Clark V. Poling
Clark Vandersall Poling (August 7, 1910 – February 3, 1943) was a minister in the Reformed Church in America and a lieutenant in the United States Army. He was one of the Four Chaplains who gave their lives to save other soldiers during the sinking of the troop transport Dorchester during World War II.
Clark V. Poling | |
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Clark V. Poling | |
| Born | August 7, 1910 Columbus, Ohio, US |
| Died | February 3, 1943 (aged 32) Dorchester, Atlantic Ocean |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1941 to 1943 |
| Rank | Chaplain Lieutenant |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Chaplain's Medal for Heroism Distinguished Service Cross Purple Heart |
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