Hubert David Mark
1930 - 1950 (20 years)-
Name Hubert David Mark Born 1 Jul 1930 New Castle, Henry County, Indiana 
[1] Gender Male _MILT Korea. US Marine Corps. Corporal. Silver Star. Purple Heart. Died 29 Nov 1950 North Korea [1, 2, 3] - Korean War casualty.
Buried South Mound Cemetery, New Castle, Henry County, Indiana [1] Person ID I4327 Hedges Last Modified 21 Jan 2024
Father Ora Raymond Mark, b. 18 Sep 1897, Pendleton County, Kentucky , d. 15 Dec 1956, New Castle, Henry County, Indiana (Age 59 years) Mother Maude Faye Moody, b. 9 Jun 1898, Kentucky , d. 7 Feb 1941, Henry County, Indiana (Age 42 years) Married 28 Nov 1918 Henry County, Indiana Family ID F1680 Group Sheet | Family Chart
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Born - 1 Jul 1930 - New Castle, Henry County, Indiana 
Died - 29 Nov 1950 - North Korea 
Buried - - South Mound Cemetery, New Castle, Henry County, Indiana = Link to Google Earth Pin Legend 
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Notes - SILVER STAR CITATION: The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Corporal Hubert David Mark (MCSN: 655454), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Radio Operator and Jeep Driver in Headquarters and Service Company, First Marines, First Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 29 November 1950. Assigned the mission of driving to an area where a large motor convoy was being attacked by a numerically superior hostile force and to radio information on the situation back to Regimental Headquarters, Corporal Mark carried out his task with great speed and efficiency. Ambushed by an enemy patrol and wounded while returning to headquarters, he took cover beside his jeep and delivered pistol fire on the enemy until his ammunition was exhausted. Despite the hostile fire, he obtained a rifle from the jeep and placed accurate and effective fire on the enemy, aiding the other members of the jeep in seeking covered positions. Although mortally wounded by hostile machine gun fire, he continued to bring fire to bear upon the enemy until he lost consciousness. By his courageous actions, he served to inspire all who observed him and contributed materially to the subsequent repulse of the hostile attack. His outstanding courage, initiative and aggressive fighting spirit reflect the highest credit upon Corporal Mark and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
[1] - New Castle Youth Killed in Korean War
New Castle, Ind., Dec. 5 - Cpl. Hubert David Mark, 20, member of the First Marine Corps and son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Mark, 1606 South Fourteenth street, was killed in action in Korea November 29, the family has been informed by telegram from the department of defense.
Beside the parents he is survived by two brother, Norman E. mark, and a twin, Philip Mark, who is in the Air Force, station at Westover Field, Mass.
The Star Press, Muncie, Indiana. Wednesday, 6 December 1950.
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- SILVER STAR CITATION: The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Corporal Hubert David Mark (MCSN: 655454), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Radio Operator and Jeep Driver in Headquarters and Service Company, First Marines, First Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 29 November 1950. Assigned the mission of driving to an area where a large motor convoy was being attacked by a numerically superior hostile force and to radio information on the situation back to Regimental Headquarters, Corporal Mark carried out his task with great speed and efficiency. Ambushed by an enemy patrol and wounded while returning to headquarters, he took cover beside his jeep and delivered pistol fire on the enemy until his ammunition was exhausted. Despite the hostile fire, he obtained a rifle from the jeep and placed accurate and effective fire on the enemy, aiding the other members of the jeep in seeking covered positions. Although mortally wounded by hostile machine gun fire, he continued to bring fire to bear upon the enemy until he lost consciousness. By his courageous actions, he served to inspire all who observed him and contributed materially to the subsequent repulse of the hostile attack. His outstanding courage, initiative and aggressive fighting spirit reflect the highest credit upon Corporal Mark and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
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