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Ernest Henry CLARKE

Regimental number1092
Place of birthBirmingham, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationElectrician
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation31
Height5' 5.5"
Weight120 lbs
Next of kinBrother, Thomas Samuel Clarke, 24 Leamington Road, Gravelly Hill, Erdington, Birmingham, England
Previous military serviceNil (previously rejected for enlistment on account of varicocele and too small chest measurement)
Enlistment date6 November 1916
Place of enlistmentSydney, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameAustralian Flying Corps, No 4 Squadron, Reinforcement 1
AWM Embarkation Roll number8/7/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Omrah on 17 January 1917
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Squadron, Australian Flying Corps
FateReturned to Australia 10 December 1919
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)No details of fate entered on Nominal Roll.
Discharge date1 April 1920
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Runic', 10 December 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 6 February 1920; discharged, Sydney, 1 April 1920.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death18 January 1955
Place of burialCoffs Harbour Cemetery
SourcesNAA: B2455, CLARKE Ernest Henry

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