Richard Clarke
| Richard Clarke | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1892-11-01 |
| Died | 1917-06-29 |
| Occupation | Soldier |
| Father | |
| Mother | |
Richard Clarke (1 November 1892 – 29 June 1917 (aged 24)) was a Canadian soldier who enlisted at Port Arthur in the Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment). Clarke died on active service during the First World War.[1]
Early life
Clarke was born on 1 November 1892, the son of Frederick Richard Clarke and Harriett E. Clarke.[1]
Service
Clarke enlisted at Port Arthur and served as a private (service number 438701) in the Army, Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment).[1]
Death
Clarke was killed in action at the battle of avions, on 29 June 1917, aged 24. He is commemorated at Vimy Memorial.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Richard Clarke", Canadian Virtual War Memorial, Veterans Affairs Canada (Open Government Licence – Canada).