Regimental number | 34 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Aberchirder, Scotland |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Labourer |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 32 |
Height | 5' 9.75" |
Weight | 164 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, A Clark, 2 Long Lane, Aberchirder, Banffshire, Scotland |
Previous military service | Served for 12 months in the 3rd Volunteer Service Company, Gordon Highlanders: time expired; 8 months in the Imperial Light Horse; 6 months in the Colonial Light Horse, South Africa (Boer War), time expired |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Ayr, Queensland |
Rank on enlistment | Lance Corporal |
Unit name | 5th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/10/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A34 Persic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Light Horse Regiment |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Devon', 13 October 1918; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 24 January 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No Q217951 |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 79 |
Place of burial | Ayr Cemetery, Queensland |
Sources | NAA: B2455, CLARK William Ord |