| Regimental number | 1903 |
| Place of birth | Rochcorry, Co Monoghan, Ireland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Rallway signalman |
| Address | c/o Stationmaster, Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Height | 6' 0.5" |
| Weight | 182 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs J Clarke, Tanmaenatty, Rockcorry, Co Monaghan, Ireland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 17th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Proceeded to join the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, Gallipoli,, 12 October 1915. Admitted to hospital, Mudros, 19 December 1915 (injury; right fore-finger); disembarked Alexandria, 23 December 1915, and admitted to No 1 Auxiliary Hospital, Heliopolis; discharged to Overseas Base, 28 December 1915; returned to duty, Tel el Kebir, 19 January 1916. Proceeded from Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 17 March 1916; disembarked Marseilles, 23 March 1916. Killed in action, France, 6 June 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CLARKE Joseph |
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