| Regimental number | 523 |
| Place of birth | Strathfield New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Elizabeth Clifton, Cooper Street, Strathfield, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Elizabeth Clifton, Cooper Street, Strathfield, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 17th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Work near Westhoek on 20 September 1917. Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30107 (1 June 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 (4 October 1917). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer led his platoon with conspicuous skill and marked initiative although wounded early in the attack. Despite his wound, he continued to lead his men, and inspired them with confidence, showing absolute disregard for his own personal safety.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: [3024] Lt Cecil John CLIFTON MC, 3rd Bn, returned to Australia, 15 May 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Re-embarked from Sydney, 9 april 1916, as 523 Sergeant, 17th Bn, 11th Reinforcement, on board HMAT A71 'Nestor'. Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
