| Regimental number | 2296 |
| Place of birth | Warialda New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Maintenance man |
| Address | Warialda, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Widower |
| Age at embarkation | 37 |
| Next of kin | Cousin, Mrs Jane Darlington, Warialda, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 33rd Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/50/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 33rd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work near Hamel on 8 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations against enemy positions south of the SOMME east of HAMEL, on 8th August, 1918. Alone Private CLARKE rushed a post in ACCROCHE WOOD, killed two of the enemy and captured 3 prisoners. On reaching LONG VALLEY he assisted in the capture of three Field Guns and 20 prisoners. On another occasion he rushed a post single handed and brought back 3 prisoners. Throughout the operation he distinguished himself by his great daring and determination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
