John CLINTON

Regimental number2123
Place of birthBarford, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressTalbot Hill, Taradale, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation29
Next of kinMother, Mrs M Clinton, Talbot Hill, Taradale, Victoria
Enlistment date8 March 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name7th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/24/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 17 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll7th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 12 April 1916
Family/military connectionsBrothers: 1893/2050 Pte James CLINTON, 46th Bn, returned to Australia, 10 December 1918; 2126 Pte Richard Gilbert CLINTON, 57th Bn, killed in action, 22 November 1916; 6712 Pte Thomas CLINTON, 32nd Bn, returned to Australia, 23 June 1919.
Date of death2 March 1957
Place of burialTaradale Cemetery