| Regimental number | 490 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Belton, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | Belton via Carrieton, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21.2 |
| Height | 5' 8.25" |
| Weight | 158 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Francis H Earle, Belton via Carrieton, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 32nd Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/49/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on |
| The 32nd Bn (Headquarters, Signallers, A, B, C, and D Companies) embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on two ships, HMAT A2 'Geelong', on 18 November 1915, and HMAT A13 'Katuna', on 24 November 1915. The Embarkation Roll does not distinguish between these ships, and it is therefore not possible from the Embarkation Roll to ascertain on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 486 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: 2995 Pte John Oliver EARLE, 9th Light Horse Regiment, returned to Australia, 5 March 1919; 89 Driver Walter Leslie EARLE, 32nd Bn, returned to Australia, 10 December 1918. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Karmala', 2 January 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 5 April 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No S42771. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 84 |
| Place of burial | Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, EARLE Clarence Percy |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
