Specialist Beverly Sue Clark, A Soldier's Story
Specialist Beverly Sue Clark, A Soldier's Story
Specialist Beverly Sue Clark was born on May 21, 1967, in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. She attended United High School in Armagh, where she played basketball and graduated in 1985. Shortly after high school, she enlisted in the United States Army Reserves while also working at Seasons All Industry to help pay for college. After completing her reserve service, she hoped to pursue a career as a teacher.
During her military service, Specialist Clark was assigned to the 14th Quartermaster Detachment, where she performed clerical and administrative duties essential to unit operations and logistics. In February 1991, her unit was mobilized in support of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
On February 19, 1991, Specialist Clark deployed to Saudi Arabia as part of the U.S. Army’s Gulf War effort. Six days later, on February 25, an Iraqi SCUD missile struck the barracks housing personnel from the 14th Quartermaster Detachment. Specialist Beverly Sue Clark was among the thirteen soldiers killed in the attack.
She is laid to rest at Bethel Cemetery in Clyde, Pennsylvania. Specialist Clark’s service reflects the reality that modern warfare reaches far beyond the front lines, claiming lives in moments that forever alter families, units, and communities.
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