In Memory OfPV2 Clark R. Laughard

PV2 Clark R. Laughard, 76, U.S. Army, born January 5, 1933, passed away on November 15, 2009. Laughard was a Light Weapons Assault Crewman with 3rd Infantry Division in the Korean War. During the Battle of Kumsong, his unit was holding a position near the 38th Parallel when they were attacked. During the fight, he was hit by enemy fire and rushed to a field hospital. Laughard fought through the pain, left the hospital, and rejoined his unit under Far East Command just three days later. For his service, he earned a Purple Heart. Rest easy, Hero! Til Valhalla, Brother!