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Benjamin Albert CLARKE

Regimental number2130
Place of birthUnley, South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationAgent
Address42 Unley Road, Unley, South Australia
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation31
Next of kinWife, Mrs Mary Jane Clarke, 42 Unley Road, Unley, South Australia
Enlistment date19 August 1914
Place of enlistmentMorphettville, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 3, Military District 4
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/31/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board TRANSPORT A7 Medic on 20 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollWarrant Officer (Class II)
Unit from Nominal Roll11th Field Artillery Brigade
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 30169 (6 July 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 72 (2 September 1920).

FateReturned to Australia 24 September 1918
Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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