Sergeant Harry James Clark
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name:
Clark,
Harry James
Date of birth: 1890-05-06
Place of birth: Montreal Quebec Canada
Next of kin: Elizabeth Turner (mother) 998 St. Andre, Montreal, Quebec
Marital status: single
Occupation (attested): electrician
Occupation (normalized): Electrician, General
Religion: Church of England
Date of death:
1917-11-02
Cause of death:
Killed in action
Buried:
Menin Gate (Ypres) Memorial, Panel 24 - 26 - 28 - 30
MILITARY INFORMATION
Regimental number: 418557
Highest Rank:
Sergeant
(42nd Battalion)
Rank detail
Sergeant, 42nd Battalion, Infantry (Army).
Degree of service: Europe
Survived war: no
Awards
Military Medal (Courcelette)
Description: Displayed the greatest coolness and courage during the attacks of Sept. 15th, - 16th. Twice he advanced through barrage fire to locate different parts of the company and guided them to their positions. In the attack of the 16th, in advancing with the supports his leadership was splendid and although wounded in the head he advanced to the objective with was induced to return to the dressing station.
Date of award: 1916-10-06
Date of award: 1916-09-15
Source: London Gazette 29854
RESEARCH INFORMATION
CVWM ID: No CVWM ID in our database, but try
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CWGC ID: 922851
LAC ID:
102298
Service file: B1741-S018
Uploader's Notes: Son of Mrs. Elizabeth Turner, of 1730, St. Denis St., Montreal.
Uploader's Research notes: [Sergeant Army Canadian Infantry 42nd Battalion Military Medal Courcelette Displayed the greatest coolness and courage during the attacks of Sept. 15th, - 16th. Twice he advanced through barrage fire to locate different parts of the company and guided them to their positions. In the attack of the 16th, in advancing with the supports his leadership was splendid and although wounded in the head he advanced to the objective with was induced to return to the dressing station. ]
ARCHIVAL INFORMATION
Date added: 2004-09-04
Last modified: 2012-09-18