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We remember Joseph Clark
We remember Joseph Clark
Timeline
Timeline
1871
1888
location
35 Queens Gardens, Worthington Lane, Dover, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8634971
24th January 1888
1888
service
British Army
Private
2602
The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
3rd (Militia) Battalion
Source:8634971
25th January 1888 - 6th May 1888
1888
service
British Army
Corporal
2602
The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
3rd (Militia) Battalion
Source:8634971
7th May 1888 - 27th February 1889
1889
service
Royal Navy
Private
4636
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division
Source:8631466
28th February 1889 - 6th October 1897
1890
location
HMS Edinburgh, Mediterranean Fleet
Malta
military residence address
Source:8631466
7th October 1890 - 23rd January 1894
1896
marriage
Alice Maud Godbold
Source:8631466
9th September 1896
1901
location
111 Whellock Road, Acton
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8630977
31st March 1901
1903
children
Christopher Joseph Palles Clark
Source:8630977
11th May 1903
1909
children
Victor Herbert John Palles Clark
Source:8630977
13th September 1909
1911
location
4 The Bonne, 237 High Road, Chiswick
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8630975
2nd April 1911
1916
children
Philippa Clark
Source:8631365
January 1916
1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Pioneer
490644
Canadian Engineers
1st Pioneer Battalion
Source:8631365
18th May 1916 - 24th September 1916
1916
location
Burrblock, New Westminster, British Columbia
Canada
their own address
Source:5568639
18th May 1916
1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
490644
Canadian Casualty Assembly Centre
Source:8631365
25th September 1916 - 9th March 1917
1917
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
490644
Canadian Army Pay Corps
Source:8631365
10th March 1917 - 31st March 1918
1918
appointments
Acting Serjeant
Source:8631365
1st April 1918
1918
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Acting Serjeant
490644
Canadian Army Pay Corps
Source:8631365
1st April 1918 - 13th June 1918
1918
appointments
Acting Staff Serjeant
Source:8631365
14th June 1918
1918
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Staff Sergeant
490644
Canadian Army Pay Corps
Source:8631365
14th June 1918 - 5th September 1919
1918
location
6 Pomfret Road, Camberwell, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8631365
5th September 1918
1918
location
Wife and son Christopher: 200a Coldharbour Lane, Camberwell
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8631365
6th September 1918
1919
location
6 Pomfret Road, Camberwell, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5568639
5th September 1919
1921
location
85 Approach Road, Bethnal Green, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8631364
6th February 1921
1921
location
Widow and son Christopher: 200a Coldharbour Lane, Camberwell
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8631365
8th February 1921
marriage
Violet Louise
Source:8631365
1921
death
War Related Sickness
He died of a duodenal ulcer aggravated by service.
United Kingdom
Source:5568639
7th February 1921
burial
Southern Grove, Bow, London
Surrey
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Source:8631434
Source:7103545
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joseph |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Clark |
| Source | 5568639 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111 Whellock Road, Acton | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 35 Queens Gardens, Worthington Lane, Dover, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 24th January 1888 | |
| 4 The Bonne, 237 High Road, Chiswick | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 6 Pomfret Road, Camberwell, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 5th September 1918 | |
| 6 Pomfret Road, Camberwell, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 5th September 1919 | |
| 85 Approach Road, Bethnal Green, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 6th February 1921 | |
| Burrblock, New Westminster, British Columbia | Canada | their own address | known 18th May 1916 | |
| HMS Edinburgh, Mediterranean Fleet | Malta | military residence address | 7th October 1890 - 23rd January 1894 | |
| Widow and son Christopher: 200a Coldharbour Lane, Camberwell | United Kingdom | their own address | known 8th February 1921 | |
| Wife and son Christopher: 200a Coldharbour Lane, Camberwell | United Kingdom | their own address | known 6th September 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 490644 | Canadian Engineers | 1st Pioneer Battalion | Pioneer | |
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 490644 | Canadian Casualty Assembly Centre | Private | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 490644 | Canadian Army Pay Corps | Private | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 490644 | Canadian Army Pay Corps | Acting Serjeant | ||
| Royal Navy | 4636 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division | Private | ||
| British Army | 2602 | The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) | 3rd (Militia) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 2602 | The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) | 3rd (Militia) Battalion | Corporal | |
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 490644 | Canadian Army Pay Corps | Staff Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Joseph Palles Clark | son | 11th May 1903 | |
| Victor Herbert John Palles Clark | son | 13th September 1909 | |
| Philippa Clark | daughter | January 1916 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violet Louise | wife | ||
| Alice Maud Godbold | wife | 9th September 1896 |
Media
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Separation allowance September 1918 onwardsTaken from page 19 of his CEF Service FileContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CEF Service Files of the First World War | Keith1947 | |
| Royal Marines 1876-1889 registers of service | Keith1947 | |
| British Army Service Records 1760-1915 | Keith1947 | |
| The Royal Canadian Army Pay Corps | Lizbet72994 | |
| CEF Ist Pioneer Battalion | Lizbet72994 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Death Certificate | Keith1947 | |
| Grave register for Tower Hamlets Cemetery | Keith1947 | |
| Death card details of Next of Kin | Keith1947 | |
| Separation allowance September 1918 onwards | Keith1947 | |
| CEF cap badge | Keith1947 | |
| Electoral Roll 1921 | Keith1947 |
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