Identity
Person No.
9923
Service No.
2179
Last Name
First Name
John Clarke
Initials
J C
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Unknown
Age at Death
Unknown
Military Service
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause of Death
Killed in action. On the 12th October 1916, the 2nd and 4th S.A.I. attacked Snag and Tail Trenches. The assault died away because of machine guns nests, placed well back in prepared positions, which caught the attacking waves at long range
Grave Reference
Location
Country
Locality
Cemetery
Coordinates
Additional Information
Notes
Husband of Lucy Helena Hilson, of Renfrew Street, Cambridge, East London, Cape Province. On Cambridge Town war memorial for 1914-18
Citation
LG Sup 22 Sept 1916 - "For conspicuous gallantry in action. He displayed great coolness under heavy fire, and did fine work throughout the operations."
External Source
Unknown
South African War Graves Project