| Regimental number | 3823 |
| Place of birth | Hookina, South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Port Pirie, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Height | 5' 10" |
| Weight | 168 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Clifford, Government Road, Port Pirie West, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Port Pirie, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 10 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/17/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Melbourne, 30 October 1917; admitted to ship's hospital, at sea, 5 December 1917; discharged from ship's hospital, 6 December 1917; disembarked Devonport, 27 December 1917, and marched in to Pioneer Training Bn, Sutton Veny. Transferred to 32nd Bn, 2 January 1918. Admitted to Clearing Hospital, Codford, 3 January 1918; marched in to 15th Training Bn from hospital, 31 January 1918. Proceeded overseas to France, 29 April 1918; taken on strength, 32nd Bn, in the field, 10 May 1918. Wounded in action, 27 August 1918; remained at duty. Detached for duty to 5th Divisional Ammunition Column, 17 February 1919; rejoined 32nd Bn, 7 March 1919. Detached to YMCA, 21 April 1919. Marched out for return to Australia, 5 May 1919; embarked Havre for England, 12 May 1919; marched in to No 5 Group, Weymouth, 13 May 1919. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Melbourne', 5 July 1919; disembarked Adelaide, 18 August 1919; discharged, Adelaide, 10 September 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CLIFFORD John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
