| Regimental number | 1630 |
| Place of birth | Huntingdon England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Selector |
| Address | 'Rylesworth', Kiama, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr William Clift, 16 Park Avenue, West Bridgford, Notts, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 53rd Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/70/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 53rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was badly wounded by an enemy bombs, but, in spite of his injuries, he remained at his post directing operations until his platoon had begun to consolidate their positions, and had got in touch with the unit on their flank. His example of determination and endurance had a great effect on his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details | War service: Western Front {Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
