| Regimental number | 3353 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 40 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 138 lbs |
| Next of kin | Sister, Elizabeth Baker, c/o W H Baker, Glen Osmond Road, Parkside, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Unit name | 48th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT Seang Bee on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Adelaide, 10 February 1917; appointed Corporal for voyage only; disembarked Devonport, England, 2 May 1917, and marched into 11th Training Bn, Codford, and reverted to Private. Admitted to Sutton Veny Hospital, 7 July 1917 (not yet diagnosed); marched into No 1 Command Depot, Perham Downs, from hospital, 18 July 1917. Proceeded overseas to France, 5 September 1917; taken on strength, 48th Bn, in the field, 16 September 1917. Reported missing in action, 12 October 1917. Court of Enquiry, 8 April 1918, concluded: 'Killed in action, Belgium, 12 October 1917.' Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Name does not appear on Embarkation Roll. |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CLARK Edwin Johns |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
