| Regimental number | 1735 |
| Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Sheetmetal worker |
| Address | 16 Short Street, Carlton, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Height | 5' 4.5" |
| Weight | 122 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M A Clarke, 16 Short Street, Carlton, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/21/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli , Western Front Admitted to Hospital Ship, Gallipoli, 2 July 1915 (cellulitis, right arm), and transferred to Mudros; transferred to Malta, 9 July 1915; to No 2 Australian Stationary Hospital, Mudros, 13 July 1915; to St Andrew's Hospital, Malta, 21 July 1915; to St Patrick's Hospital, 1 September 1915; embarked for Egypt, 6 October 1915; disembarked Alexandria, 15 October 1915. Embarked to rejoin unit, 18 October 1915; rejoined unit, Gallipoli, 30 October 1915. Disembarked Alexandria, 29 December 1915 (general Gallipoli evacuation). Proceeded from Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 23 March 1916; disembarked Marseilles, 30 March 1916. Appointed Lance Corporal, 24 August 1916. Wounded in action, 3 January 1917 (multiple bullet wounds, right thigh; severe); admitted to 38th Casualty Clearing Station, 4 January 1917; transferred to 6th General Hospital, Rouen, 6 January 1917; to England, 26 January 1917, and admitted to Royal Victorian Hospital, Netley, 27 January 1917. Proceeded overseas to France, 10 June 1917; rejoined unit, 29 June 1917. Promoted Corporal, 15 September 1917. Wounded in action, 26 April 1918; admitted to 3rd Australian Field Ambulance, 27 April 1918 (shell wound, left leg); transferred to 7th Canadian General Hospital, 28 April 1918; transferred to England, 29 April 1918, and admitted to 4th Southern General Hospital, Plymouth, 30 April 1918. Granted furlough, 15 June 1918, to report to No 1 Command Depot, Sutton Veney, 29 June 1918. Proceeded overseas to France, 6 September 1918; rejoined unit, 23 September 1918. Commenced return to Australia on board 'Kashmir', 9 March 1919; discharged, 1 July 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
