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We remember George Colin Clarke
We remember George Colin Clarke
Timeline
Timeline
1889
sibling
Afra Ellen Clarke
Source:9268839
1889
1891
sibling
Sidney Leslie Clarke
Source:9268839
1891
1893
sibling
Maurice Clarke
Source:9268839
1893
1895
1898
sibling
Frank Clarke
Source:9268839
1898
1900
sibling
Rose Clarke
Source:9268839
1900
1901
location
23 Smithies Lane, Birstall, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9268837
April 1901
1902
sibling
Irvin Clarke
Source:9268839
1902
1904
sibling
Herbert Clarke
Source:9268839
1904
1911
dates
Age 15
Source:9268839
April 1911
1911
location
Police Station, Horsforth, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9268839
April 1911
1913
enlistment
Otley
United Kingdom
Source:9269482
2nd April 1913
1913
service
British Army
10th West Riding Howitzer Brigade
Source:9269482
2nd April 1913
1913
employment
Assurance clerk
Union Assurance Society Ltd
United Kingdom
Source:9269482
April 1913
1913
location
Mount Royal, Horsforth, near Leeds
United Kingdom
Source:9269482
April 1913
1918
location
The Mount, Clarence Road, Horsforth
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9418848
1918 - 1919
1920
location
Hill Top, West End, Horsforth
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9418848
1920
1921
location
2 Park Side, Horsforth
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9418848
1921
1922
employment
Accountant's clerk
Horsforth, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9271210
29th July 1922
1922
marriage
Violet Thompson
Source:9271210
29th July 1922
1922
location
Zetland House, Long Row, Horsforth
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9271210
29th July 1922
1924
location
23A Rose Terrace, Horsforth
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9418848
1924 - 1926
1928
location
2 Church Avenue, Horsforth
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9418848
1928 - 1946
1939
employment
Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages
Source:9273321
1939
1939
location
Church Avenue, Horsforth
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9273321
1939
1947
location
13 Valley Drive, Ben Rhydding, Ilkley
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9418848
1947
1948
location
102 Valley Drive, Ben Rhydding, Ilkley
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9418848
1948 - 1950
service
British Army
Bombardier
619
Royal Field Artillery
Source:5376887
1950
death
Not War Related
Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9271286
1950
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Colin |
| Initials | GC |
| Last Name | Clarke |
| Source | 9268830 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 102 Valley Drive, Ben Rhydding, Ilkley | United Kingdom | their own address | 1948 - 1950 | |
| 13 Valley Drive, Ben Rhydding, Ilkley | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1947 | |
| 2 Church Avenue, Horsforth | United Kingdom | their own address | 1928 - 1946 | |
| 2 Park Side, Horsforth | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1921 | |
| 23 Smithies Lane, Birstall, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| 23A Rose Terrace, Horsforth | United Kingdom | their own address | 1924 - 1926 | |
| Church Avenue, Horsforth | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1939 | |
| Hill Top, West End, Horsforth | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1920 | |
| Mount Royal, Horsforth, near Leeds | United Kingdom | known April 1913 | ||
| Police Station, Horsforth, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1911 | |
| The Mount, Clarence Road, Horsforth | United Kingdom | parents address | 1918 - 1919 | |
| Zetland House, Long Row, Horsforth | United Kingdom | parents address | known 29th July 1922 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 619 | Royal Field Artillery | Bombardier | ||
| British Army | 10th West Riding Howitzer Brigade |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flora Joyce Clarke | mother | ||
| George Clarke | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afra Ellen Clarke | sister | 1889 | |
| Sidney Leslie Clarke | brother | 1891 | |
| Maurice Clarke | brother | 1893 | |
| Frank Clarke | brother | 1898 | |
| Rose Clarke | sister | 1900 | |
| Irvin Clarke | brother | 1902 | |
| Herbert Clarke | brother | 1904 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violet Thompson | wife | 29th July 1922 |
Media
Media
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Four Soldier SonsA newspaper cutting from a local Horsforth newspaper showing the four eldest sons of police Sergeant George Clarke who had all enlisted.Contributed by:
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George and Flora Clarke with their familyLeft to right: Colin, Flora with Herbert on her knee, Maurice, Irvin, Afra, Rose, Sidney, George and FrankContributed by:
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Horsforth Special ConstablesHorsforth Special Constables showing Colin in uniform sitting 3rd from left on front row.Contributed by:
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Horsforth men in Wharfedale HowitzersHorsforth men in Wharfedale Howitzers showing Colin, 1st right on middle row.Contributed by:
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First page of Colin's service recordFirst page of Colin's service record showing his details at time of enlistment in the Territorial ForceContributed by:
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Horsforth Special Constables 1940West Riding Constabulary Horsforth SectionContributed by:
Kim129152
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Colin Clarke | Kim129152 | |
| Four Soldier Sons | Kim129152 | |
| George and Flora Clarke with their family | Kim129152 | |
| Horsforth Special Constables | Kim129152 | |
| Horsforth men in Wharfedale Howitzers | Kim129152 | |
| First page of Colin's service record | Kim129152 | |
| Entry on 1939 register for Colin Clarke | Kim129152 | |
| Horsforth Special Constables 1940 | Kim129152 |
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