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We remember William James Clarke
We remember William James Clarke
Timeline
Timeline
1894
sibling
William James Clarke
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1894
1894
1897
sibling
Frederick Joseph Clarke
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1897
1911
location
22 Church Lane, Teddington
United Kingdom
their own address
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1911
1912
employment
Baker's Roadsman
C W Clarke
Teddington, Middlesex
United Kingdom
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17th February 1912
1912
enlistment
Teddington, Middlesex
United Kingdom
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17th February 1912
1912
service
British Army
Private
1469
East Surrey Regiment
6th Battalion
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17th February 1912 - 21st August 1914
1912
location
7 North Lane, Teddington
United Kingdom
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17th February 1912
1912
events
Annual Camp
Training
Eastbourne
United Kingdom
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4th August 1912 - 11th August 1912
1913
events
Annual Camp
Training
United Kingdom
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27th July 1913 - 10th August 1913
1913
events
Military Character
Military Discipline
United Kingdom
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21st August 1913
1913
employment
Regular Soldier
British Army
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22nd August 1913 - 27th October 1914
1913
service
British Army
Rifleman
11182
King's Royal Rifle Corps
1st Battalion
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22nd August 1913
1914
events
Conduct
Military Discipline
Three days punishment
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16th May 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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13th August 1914 - 27th October 1914
1914
events
Conduct
Military Discipline
France
Awarded 10 days punishment
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17th October 1914
1914
hospitalisation
Added to the wounded list - missing in action
Hospital/Institution
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27th October 1914
1914
death
Died of wounds
Wounded in battle and recorded as "died on or about 27-10-14"
Belgium
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27th October 1914
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Wounded, presumed dead - body not recovered
Belgium
Panel 51 and 53
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William James |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Clarke |
| Source | 8866793 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Church Lane, Teddington | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| 7 North Lane, Teddington | United Kingdom | known 17th February 1912 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1469 | East Surrey Regiment | 6th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 11182 | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 1st Battalion | Rifleman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilian Clarke | mother | ||
| Edward William Clarke | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William James Clarke | brother | 1894 | |
| Frederick Joseph Clarke | brother | 1897 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912-02-17 | 5'6" |
Media
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Private William James Clarke 11182Private William James Clarke 11182. Unit: 1st Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps. Death: 27 October 1914 Killed in action at Ypres Western Front
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Men of the 1st Battalion, King's Royal Rifle CorpsClarke seated second from left bottom row IWM Collection HU 120025Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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King's Royal Rifle Corps - KIA 27 October 1914More about King's Royal Rifle Corps - KIA 27 October 1914
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1st Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps at New Barracks, Gosport, Hampshire in 1911More about 1st Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps at New Barracks, Gosport, Hampshire in 1911
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Peter6648 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private William James Clarke 11182 | James201 | |
| Pte W J Clarke | M2740 | |
| Men of the 1st Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps | M2740 |
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