Regimental number | 4906 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Tarago New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Insurance inspector |
Address | c/o J W Clarke, Clarence Town, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Height | 5' 10.5" |
Weight | 155 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, J W C Clarke, Clarence Town, New South Wales |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 3, Reinforcement 8 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/31/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board SS Makarini on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Field Artillery Brigade |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the heavy hostile shelling of all batteries in a position at the commencement of an attack. When all the officers with one battalion had become casualties he was ordered to take over the command, and notwithstanding the continuous heavy shell fire on this battery he immediately ran to it, took control, reorganized the detachments, and by his splendid courage and example restored and maintained its fire until the close of the action.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'City of Exeter', 12 July 1919; appointment terminated (discharged), Brisbane, 27 October 1919. Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No. NX71104 |