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We remember Frank Clarke
We remember Frank Clarke
Timeline
Timeline
1890
sibling
Afra Ellen Clarke
Source:9126070
1890
1892
sibling
Sidney Leslie Clarke
Source:9126070
1892
1894
sibling
Maurice Clarke
Source:9126070
1894
1896
sibling
George Colin Clarke
Source:9126070
1896
1898
1901
dates
Age 3
Source:9201774
April 1901
1901
location
23 Smithies Lane, Birstall, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9201774
April 1901
1901
sibling
Rose Clarke
Source:9126070
1901
1903
sibling
Irvin Clarke
Source:9126070
1903
1905
sibling
Herbert Clarke
Source:9126070
1905
1911
location
Police Station, Horsforth, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9201778
April 1911
1911
dates
Age 13
Source:9126070
1911
1914
enlistment
Leeds
United Kingdom
Source:9203476
September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
15/202
West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own)
15th (Service) (1st Leeds)
Source:9203476
September 1914 - 4th July 1916
employment
Not known
Outfitter's shop
Leeds
United Kingdom
Source:9200152
service
British Army
Private
15/202
West Yorkshire Regiment
Source:833420
1916
death
Died of wounds
France
Source:7210273
4th July 1916
burial
Seine-Maritime
France
Source:7210273
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frank |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Clarke |
| Source | 833420 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Smithies Lane, Birstall, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| Police Station, Horsforth, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 15/202 | West Yorkshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 15/202 | West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own) | 15th (Service) (1st Leeds) | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flora Joyce Clarke | mother | ||
| George Clarke | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afra Ellen Clarke | sister | 1890 | |
| Sidney Leslie Clarke | brother | 1892 | |
| Maurice Clarke | brother | 1894 | |
| George Colin Clarke | brother | 1896 | |
| Rose Clarke | sister | 1901 | |
| Irvin Clarke | brother | 1903 | |
| Herbert Clarke | brother | 1905 |
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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Frank Clarke's graveFrank's grave at the St. Sever Cemetery, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, FranceContributed by:
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Frank Clarke dies of woundsNewspaper cutting of article from a local Horsforth newspaperContributed by:
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Frank Clarke's medalsFrank Clarke's medals which are still in the family.Contributed by:
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Clarke grave in Horsforth cemeteryA photo of Flora Clarke's grave, which also commemorates the two children who predeceased her: Frank and Afra.Contributed by:
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Private Frank Clarke missingA cutting from a local newspaper reporting that Frank is missingContributed by:
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Horsforth ex-Police SergeantA cutting from a local newspaper reporting that Frank's father, George Clarke, has just retired from the police force after fourteen and a half years' service.Contributed by:
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A Police Sergeant's SonsA cutting from a local newspaper reporting that Frank has been wounded and is in hospital in EnglandContributed by:
Kim129152 -
Interesting battle storyA cutting from a local Horsforth newspaper telling the story of Frank's message in a bottle.Contributed by:
Kim129152
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Catherine91214 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds Pals | Kim129152 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Frank Clarke | Kim129152 | |
| Four Soldier Sons | Kim129152 | |
| George and Flora Clarke with their family | Kim129152 | |
| Frank Clarke's grave | Kim129152 | |
| Frank Clarke dies of wounds | Kim129152 | |
| Frank Clarke's medals | Kim129152 | |
| Clarke grave in Horsforth cemetery | Kim129152 | |
| Frank Clarke in uniform | Kim129152 | |
| Private Frank Clarke missing | Kim129152 | |
| Horsforth ex-Police Sergeant | Kim129152 | |
| A Police Sergeant's Sons | Kim129152 | |
| Interesting battle story | Kim129152 |
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