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We remember Tom Clarke
We remember Tom Clarke
Timeline
Timeline
1889
sibling
Essie Clarke
Source:9445401
1889
1890
1891
location
24 Cavendish Street, Skipton, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9445401
5th April 1891
1892
sibling
Sidney Clarke
Source:9445410
1892
1893
sibling
William Clarke
Source:9445410
1893
1897
sibling
Fred Clarke
Source:9445410
1897
1898
sibling
Ennie Clarke
Source:9445410
1898
1900
sibling
Doris Clarke
Source:9445410
1900
1901
dates
Age 10
Source:9445410
31st March 1901
1901
location
20 Byron Street, Skipton, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9445410
31st March 1901
1902
sibling
Florence Ivy Clarke
Source:9445414
1902
1905
sibling
Rosa Clarke
Source:9445414
1905
1907
sibling
Bertha Clarke
Source:9445414
1907
1911
dates
Age 20
Source:9445414
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Soldier, Private
Skipton, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9445414
2nd April 1911
1911
location
20 Byron Street, Skipton, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9445414
2nd April 1911
1911
sibling
Ethel Clarke
Source:9445414
1911
1917
education
Brougham Street School
Skipton, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9445459
29th October 1917
service
British Army
Private
8796
Alexandra, Princess of Wales Own (Yorkshire Regiment)
2nd Battalion
Source:9445459
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9445459
location
Ypres
France
away from home address
Source:9445459
1915
death
Died of wounds
Netley Hospital, Southampton, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:7214119
Source:9445459
19th March 1915
burial
Yorkshire
United Kingdom
E. 'U.' 970
Source:9445459
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Tom |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Clarke |
| Source | 841533 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Byron Street, Skipton, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 20 Byron Street, Skipton, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 24 Cavendish Street, Skipton, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Ypres | France | away from home address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8796 | Alexandra, Princess of Wales Own (Yorkshire Regiment) | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priscilla Clarke nee Wilson | mother | ||
| Thomas Henry Clarke | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essie Clarke | sister | 1889 | |
| Sidney Clarke | brother | 1892 | |
| William Clarke | brother | 1893 | |
| Fred Clarke | brother | 1897 | |
| Ennie Clarke | brother | 1898 | |
| Doris Clarke | sister | 1900 | |
| Florence Ivy Clarke | sister | 1902 | |
| Rosa Clarke | sister | 1905 | |
| Bertha Clarke | sister | 1907 | |
| Ethel Clarke | sister | 1911 |
Media
Media
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Full military funeral in SkiptonTom's was the first full military funeral of the war in Skipton.Contributed by:
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Tom Clarke New GravestoneNew Gravestone at Waltonwrays Cemetery, Skipton, YorkshireContributed by:
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Full military funeralFull military funeral for Tom Clarke at Christ Church SkiptonContributed by:
Carol155219
Communities
Communities
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The Clarke Brothers of SkiptonMore about The Clarke Brothers of Skipton
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann144206 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ann144206 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann144206 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann144206 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Craven's Part in the Great War | Ann144206 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Clarke | Ann144206 | |
| Tom Clarke | Carol155219 | |
| Clarke family | Carol155219 | |
| Full military funeral in Skipton | Carol155219 | |
| Full military funeral | Carol155219 | |
| Original gravestone | Carol155219 | |
| Emma Bancroft | Carol155219 | |
| Tom Clarke New Gravestone | Ann144206 | |
| Full military funeral | Carol155219 |
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