Regimental number | 1208 |
Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | 'Youngera', Yarra Street, Hawthorn, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 35.4 |
Height | 5' 7.75" |
Weight | 154 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Clarke, 'Youngera', Yarra Street, Hawthorn, Victoria |
Previous military service | Served in the Cameron Scouts, South Africa (Boer War); previously rejected for AIF enlistment on account of teeth. |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 4th Light Horse Regiment, 8th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/9/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | Cyclists' Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Orita', 23 June 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 6 August 1919; discharged (medically unfit: synovitis, knee joint), Melbourne, 7 November 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 82 |
Place of burial | Boroondarah Cemetery, Kew, Victoria |
Sources | NAA: B2455, CLARKE Horatio St. John |