Clark H. Woodward

1877–1967 (age 90)

Naval Officer

Biography

Clark H. Woodward built a distinguished naval career that took him across the globe, commanding ships and shaping the strategic posture of the United States Navy through changing tides. He was respected for his focus on preparedness and for the mentorship he offered to sailors under his charge.

His commitment to teamwork and to the ideals of duty and honor endured long after his retirement, and those who served with him recall a leader who balanced firmness with warmth. He rests at Arlington National Cemetery, alongside the shipmates and fellow officers whose lives he touched.

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