Born: 23 December 1944
Place of Birth: Little Rock, Arkansas
Military University: West Point
Military Decorations:
- Defense Distinguished Service Medal (three awards)
- Distinguished Service Medal
- Silver Star
- Legion of Merit (four awards)
- Bronze Star Medal (two awards)
- Purple Heart
- Meritorious Service Medal (two awards)
- Army Commendation Medal (two awards)
Wars Fought:
-Vietnam
-Kosovo
Kosovo War:
General Clark led a state of the art campaign in Kosovo despite so many critics saying airpower will not do the job. General Clark also showed a lot of heart and guts in an incident after the war was over. He knew that the Russians would try to take the Pristina airport and he ordered a British General to send some of his troops along with elite US Rangers to take the airport before the Russians get there. The British General however was scared this could lead to a confrontation with the Russians and he refused to obey orders. It is because of this incident General Clark resigned shortly after this took place. On March 30th, 2000, Supreme Allied Commander Europe, U.S. Gen. Wesley Clark, has been awarded an honorary knighthood by Britain's Queen Elizabeth in recognition of his role in the Balkans.