| Regimental number | 2895 |
| Place of birth | Bathurst New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Insurance clerk |
| Address | Roseville, Princes Street, McMahon's Point, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs B A Wark, Warlida, 154 West Street, NorthSydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/19/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 56th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31089 (31 December 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 (23 May 1919). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry during operations. He took charge of his platoon when the officers became casualties, and did fine work under very heavy shell fire. He set a fine example, and rendered great assistance in establishing the defences of our front line.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brothers : 60056 Sergeant Alexander WARK, 56th Bn, returned to Australia, 12 July 1919; Lt Blair Anderson WARK VC, 30th Bn, returned to Australia, 10 June 1919. |
| Other details | Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
