Signed Photograph of Joseph Jocko Clark

Photograph

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Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

Name/Title

Signed Photograph of Joseph "Jocko" Clark

Description

A signed portrait photo of Captain Joseph "Jocko" Clark to Lieutenant Stephen Fitch. The photo is inscribed with the message "with [intelligible] regards and in appreciation of excellent service in the USS Yorktown" -JJ Clark, Captain USN Commanding 10 February 1944.'

Context

From the collection of Stephen Fitch, who was part of the inaugural crew and a plankowner of the USS Yorktown (CV-10). Jocko Clark was the first captain that of the USS Yorktown (CV-10). Stephen Fitch was a Lt. Commander in the Engineering Department on the USS Yorktown (CV-10). An artist at heart, Fitch would draw both small cartoons and comics as well as detailed schematics of engine compartments and staterooms. Fitch is also the artist behind the squadron emblems on the flight deck killboards.

Collection

Stephen Fitch Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2018.6

Source or Donor

Richard G. Fitch

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

1943 - 1945

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Bottom right corner of photograph

Transcription

To Lieutenant S.D Fitch USNR With warm regards and in appreciation of excellent service in USS Yorktown J.J. Clark Captain USN (???) February 1944.

Update Date

February 19, 2025