| Regimental number | 183 |
| Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Student |
| Address | 40 George Street, Norwood, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Height | 5' 4.5" |
| Weight | 134 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs L M Clarke, 40 George Street, Norwood, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 5 years in Senior Cadets (2 years in old scheme; 3 years under Compulsory Military Training scheme). |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, F Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board Transport A11 Ascanius on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commisioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 50th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: Bar to Military Cross Shown as Clark. Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31089 (31 December 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 (23 May 1919). Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919). Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | No details of fate entered on Nominal Roll. |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He made most valuable reconnaissances obtaining most important information. Later, he conducted several units to the front trenches under very heavy fire, displaying great courage and determination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CLARKE Tennyson George |
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Street Address:
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