| Regimental number | 553 |
| Date of birth | |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Warehouseman |
| Address | Bon Accord, Borlaise Street, Willoughby, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, H Potts, Bon Accord, Borlaise Street, Willoughby, Willoughby, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Battalion, E Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A38 Ulysses on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned as 2nd Lieutenant 25 June 1917 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant 24 October 1917 |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 45th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and good leadership in an attack. He led his company with great skill, capturing 150 prisoners and a battery of 5.9 guns. Later, after making a daring reconnaissance, he advanced his line 2,000 yards, and consolidated his position under heavy fire. He set a splendid example of coolness and determination to his company.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Father: 3880 Pte Clarence Henry POTTS, 13th Bn, returned to Australia, 25 August 1917; Brothers: 709 Sergeant Alexander Henry POTTS, 2nd Bn, returned to Australia, 17 June 1916; 2760 Pte Donald McIntosh POTTS, 17th Bn, killed in action, 13 June 1916; Hector POTTS, Submarine Branch, Royal Australian Navy, returned to Australia. |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal. Also served in World War II. Captured at Singapore; became a prisoner of war in Changi, Singapore. |
| Miscellaneous details | Full name: Clarence McIntosh POTTS |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
