| Regimental number | 3716 |
| Place of birth | Port Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Rubber worker |
| Address | Footscray, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, Cornelius G Clark, 7 Admiral Street, Footscray, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 14th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 46th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'By his example and courage he incited the men to further strenuous efforts and drove back the enemy for 100 yards, and established a strong block on the left flank at BULLECOURT on 11th April 1917. Had this not been done it is probable the line would have had to have been evacuated earlier.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front. Embarked from Melbourne, 23 November 1915. Transferred to 46th Bn, Tel-el-Kebir, 3 March 1916. Proceeded overseas from Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 2 June 1916; disembarked Marseilles, 8 June 1916. Wounded in action, 12 August 1916 (gun shot wound, chest and right thigh); rejoined unit, 17 October 1916. Wounded in action, 21 January 1917 (gun shot wound, head); rejoined unit, 17 February 1917. Awarded the Military Medal, 17 May 1917. Wounded in action, 11 June 1917 (gun shot wound left thigh, severe); transferred to England and admitted to Fulham Military Hospital, 22 June 1917; transferred to 3rd Australian Auxiliary Hospital, Dartford, 10 October 1917. Commenced return to Australia on board 'Karoola', 25 November 1917; disembarked, 10 January 1918; discharged, 13 July 1918. Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Cremated: Melbourne Crematorium; ashes interred in Fawkner Cemetery, Melbourne, Victoria |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
