Frederick Charles Clarke
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 11 Jan 1893 |
| Place of Birth | London, England |
| Age at Enlistment | 48 years, 5 months |
| Description |
5'9½" tall ; 140lbs 63.503 kg ; sallow complexion ; brown eyes ; dark hair |
| Occupation | Brick worker |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Byford, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Violet Isabel Clarke |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W68189 |
| Date of Enlistment | 16 Jun 1942 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit/Formation | 2nf (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Married Violet during September 1920 (not in WA).
War Service WWI
Served between 1915 and 1918 in the Australian 19th Battalion AIF, before being discharged as unfit as a result of wounds received in combat. (Gun Shot wound to his left shoulder). His enlistment papers also mention 2 years prior experience with the Royal Air Force.
War Service WW2
Enlisted in South Perth and taken on strength of D Company of the 2nd VDC Battalion. On 23 Sep 1942 he was appointed Lance Corporal, and on 4 Dec 1942 he was promoted Corporal. Fred reverted to Private on 25 May 1944 at his own request. Fred was discharged on 15 Oct 1945.
Post War
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