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We remember Ernest William Clarke
We remember Ernest William Clarke
Timeline
Timeline
1869
sibling
Sarah A Clarke
Source:8121182
1869
1871
sibling
John George Clarke
Source:8121182
1871
1873
sibling
Harriett Clark
Source:8121182
1873
1875
sibling
Arthur Charles Clarke
Source:8121182
11th April 1875
1877
sibling
Grace Mary Clarke
Source:8121182
28th January 1877
1879
1882
sibling
Hugh Clarke
Source:8121182
1882
1884
sibling
Willis Edgar Clarke
Source:8121182
1884
1886
sibling
Daisy Grace Jackson
Clarke
Source:8121182
21st August 1886
1888
sibling
Ethel Pettifor
Clarke
Source:8121182
26th December 1888
1892
sibling
Hilda Clarke
Source:8121182
1892
1915
employment
Labourer
Gnowangerup, Western Australia
Australia
Source:8121182
5th July 1915
1915
enlistment
Blackboy Hill Western Australia
Australia
Source:8121182
5th July 1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
2799
Source:8121182
theatres
Egypt :4
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theatres
Western Europe :1
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1916
death
Killed in Action
In the vicinity of Thiepval
France
Source:8121182
3rd September 1916
burial
Villers-Bretonneux, Picardie
France
Source:8121182
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest William |
| Initials | EW |
| Last Name | Clarke |
| Source | 8121182 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 2799 | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Clarke | father | ||
| Harriet Willis | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah A Clarke | sister | 1869 | |
| John George Clarke | brother | 1871 | |
| Harriett Clark | sister | 1873 | |
| Arthur Charles Clarke | brother | 11th April 1875 | |
| Grace Mary Clarke | sister | 28th January 1877 | |
| Hugh Clarke | brother | 1882 | |
| Willis Edgar Clarke | brother | 1884 | |
| Daisy Grace Jackson nee Clarke | sister | 21st August 1886 | |
| Ethel Pettifor nee Clarke | sister | 26th December 1888 | |
| Hilda Clarke | sister | 1892 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-07-05 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-07-05 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Villers-Bretonneux MemorialMemorial place for Private 2799, Ernest William Clarke
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Gnowangerup War MemorialGnowangerup, Western Australia. Memorial dedicated to all the local men and women who served and died in WW1. Gnowangerup place of association for Ernest William Clarke.
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Kathy30586
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Villers-Bretonneux Memorial | Kathy30586 | |
| Gnowangerup War Memorial | Kathy30586 |
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