| Regimental number | 203 |
| Place of birth | North Carlton, Victoria |
| Place of birth | Carlton, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 34 Brunswick Road, East Brunswick, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Height | 5' 8.5" |
| Weight | 144 lbs |
| Next of kin | J Clinton, 34 Brunswick Road, East Brunswick, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 29th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 29th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: James and Catherine Mary CLINTON. Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance. |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Embarked Melbourne, 10 November 1915; disembarked Suez, 7 December 1915. Embarked Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 18 June 1916; disembarked Marseilles, France, 23 June 1916. Admitted to 8th Australian Field Ambulance, 15 November 1916 (septic ulcers, legs); transferred to 1st NZ Stationary Hospital, 2 December 1916; to Ambulance Train, 4 December 1916, and admitted to 2nd Convalescent Depot, Rouen; discharged to duty, 10 December 1916; rejoined Bn, in the field, 23 December 1916. Proceeded on leave, 29 December 1916; rejoined Bn from leave, 13 January 1917. Admitted to 13th Australian Field Ambulance, 12 March 1917 (scabies); transferred to 1st Field Ambulance, 22 March 1917; discharged to duty from Scabies Station, 8 April 1917, and rejoined Bn in the field. Appointed Lance Corporal, 23 April 1917. Detached to 5th Army Musketry School, 5 May 1917; rejoined Bn, 13 May 1917. Admitted to 6th Australian Field Ambulance, 1 June 1917 (scabies); discharged to duty from Scabies Station, 5 June 1917; rejoined Bn, in the field, 7 June 1917. Admitted to 8th Australian Field Ambulance, 16 July 1917 (synovitis, right knee); transferred to 5th Divisional Rest Station, 16 July 1917; to 56th Casualty Clearing Station, 17 July 1917; to Ambulance Train No 7, 18 July 1917, and admitted to 3rd Stationary Hospital, Rouen, 19 July 1917; transferred to England, 27 July 1917, and admitted to 1st London General Hospital, Camberwell, 28 July 1917 (synovitis, right knee: slight). Discharged, 29 August 1917, to report to No 2 Command Depot, Weymouth. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Suevic', 27 September 1917; discharged (medically unfit: synovitis, both knees), Melbourne, 15 February 1918. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Death attributed to war service. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 52 |
| Place of burial | Melbourne General Cemetery, Victoria |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CLINTON Frederick Arthur |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
