Clarence Otto Sladden
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | not known |
| Place of Birth | Leederville, Western Australia |
| Death | 25 Nov 1989, aged 91 |
| Place of Death | Ferndale, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 18 years, 2 months |
| Description | 5'4¼" (1.63m) tall; weight 130 lbs (59kg); fresh complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair. |
| Occupation | carter |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Address | Mundijong, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father Mr Arthur Sladden |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 7338 |
| Date of Enlistment | 2 Oct 1916 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 16th Battalion, 24th Reinforcements / 4th Brigade, 4th Division |
| Date of Embarkation | 29 Jan 1917 - 27 Mar 1917 |
| Ship Embarked On | HMAT A28 Miltiades |
| Date of Return | 21 Jun 1919 - 3 Aug 1919 |
| Ship Returned On | SS Königin Luise |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Monument | Mundijong |
| Medals |
British War Medal Victory Medal |
Pre War
War Service
After a month's basic training Clarence was allocated to the 23rd reinforcement draft for the 16th Battalion. However, this was later changed to the 24th draft.
On arrival in England he was sent to the 4th Training Battalion at Codford to prepare for deployment to the Western Front, earning appointment as Lance Corporal (27 Mar 1917) and Temporary Corporal (15 Jun 1017), before on 9 Jul 1917 proceeding to France through Southampton. On entering France he reverted to Private.
On 27 Jul 1917 Clarence joined the 16th Battalion near Neuve-Eglise, Belgium where the was that day inspected by General Plummer, General Officer Commanding the 2nd British Army.
Clarence enjoyed some leave in France during August 1918, rejoining his unit on 28 Oct 1918. On 1 Mar 1919 Clarence faced a Field General Court Martial, charged with "Without reasonable excuse allowing a person to escape whom it was his duty to guard". Found guilty he was awarded 30 days Field Punishment No 2. On 24 Apr 1919 he moved back to England from France to begin the return journey to Australia.
Discharged 5th Military District 10 Sep 1919.
Post War
In 1925 Clarence married Emily Frances Hook. Emily died 30 Dec 1992 in Ferndale, aged 91.
Electoral Roll entries - 1922 Mundijong, farmer; 1925 at 2 Nicholson street, Balkatta, fireman; 1931 - 1968 at 23 Sussex street, Victoria Park; 1972 - 1980 at 59a Henry street, East Cannington
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