He enlisted 1 November 1915 and his occupation was given as a boot maker. He was 5ft 4 ¾ inches tall and weighed a 112lbs.

He was the son of William Alfred and Emma Jane Clark, of 12, Simla St., New Cross, London.

He had 2 brothers John and George and a sister Laura Jane.

He was born in Great Yarmouth.

 In 1911 he was living at 130 Milton Court Rd, New Cross with his parents and 2 brothers John Robert and George Edward and 5 sisters Emma Myra, Ethel Florence, Lily Elizabeth, Ellen May, and Laura Jane. His sisters Lily and Ellen worked at Mazawatee Tea Company. He also had another sister Annie.

 In 1901 he was living at 12 Hobman Street, Rotherhithe with his family.

He was commemorated St Michael’s House Mazawattee Tea Company, Knoyle Street, Deptford.

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