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〕 |death_date = |birth_place = Fort Smith, Arkansas USA |death_place = |placeofburial= |image = File:John Clarke.png |caption = John R Clarke |allegiance = United States of America |branch =United States Army Reserve |serviceyears = 11 |rank = Captain |laterwork = United States Navy Experimental Diving Unit, University of Wollongong }} John R Clarke (born ) is an American scientist, private pilot and author. He is currently the Scientific Director at the United States Navy Experimental Diving Unit (NEDU). Clarke is recognized as a leading authority on underwater breathing apparatus engineering. ==Background== Clarke was born in 1945 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Dr Albert Sidney Johnston Clarke II and Ruth Shaw Clarke. His father was an orthopedic surgeon which inspired his interest in physiology. Clarke's mother was a dance instructor which led to his appreciation of the arts. Clarke is the youngest of four children; his siblings are now deceased. In 1969, Clarke volunteered for the United States Army Reserves. He was promoted to first lieutenant in 1974 then Captain in 1979. Clarke was honorably discharged in September 1980. Clarke was married on June 28, 1970 to Peggy Crews. Their son Jonathan was born in 1975 and daughter Holly was born in 1979. The couple currently reside in Panama City, Florida. While at Georgia Tech in 1965, Clarke earned his scuba diving certification. He later participated in the NOAA/ Navy Scientist in the Sea program in 1972. He then went to the Navy Dive School in 1980. Clarke has remained an active scuba diver throughout his career. Clarke received his private pilot license in 1974 and instrument rating in 1978. He currently owns a Piper Arrow and volunteers as a pilot for Angel Flight Southeast. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「John R Clarke」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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