| Regimental number | 5316 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Plumber |
| Address | Harden PO, Harden, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21.6 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 134 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Geo. Clarke, Carningar PO, Carningar, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 20th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Name does not appear on Nominal Roll |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'On 3 October, 1918, during the attack on the Beaurevoir system, north of St. Quentin, he located a machine gun post on the left flank which was causing many casualties. With great dash, single handed, he rushed the post, killed two of the crew, and took ten prisoners in face of heavy machine gun fire. Later, he bombed a machine gun post which had been overlooked just as the gun was being swung into action from the rear. Throughout the attack his fine courage and promptitude in dealing with such obstacles saved the battalion numerous casualties. Later, he assumed command of his platoon and handled it excellently.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 20 Date: Military Medal During the operations on 31st August 1918, near MONT ST. QUENTIN, N.E. of PERONNE, this N.C.O. displayed great daring in bombing and sniping protecting the extreme flank which was in the air. Several times the enemy attempted to bomb along the trench, but through Corporal CLARKE's prompt action they were repulsed by his personal efforts on each occasion.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Chemnitz', 7 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 23 October 1919. Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No NX17124. Killed in action, 17 June 1941. |
| Sources | NAA: B883, CLARKE Francis George |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
