John E Clark Biography

Clark commands the naval task group assigned to support and monitor the operation.

Clark positions destroyers offshore to provide early warning for the Cuban Expeditionary Force ships.

Clark sends aircraft to locate the distant Caribe and persuade its master to turn north toward the operational area.

Clark works to turn surviving Cuban Expeditionary Force ships back toward Point Zulu after the landing force comes under heavy attack.

Clark sends destroyers toward the beaches to attempt evacuation of brigade survivors.

Clark sends destroyers toward the beaches in an effort to evacuate surviving brigade members.