Tasmanian War Casualties

WW1

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Clarke, William Edward

Born 11^th February 1893 Latrobe Tasmania the son of John William and Catherine Matilda Clarke (nee Tyler) a miner he embarked Melbourne 2^nd February 1915 on board “HMAT Clan McGillivray” with the 15^th Infantry Battalion.

He was killed in action 9^th August 1915 on the Gallipoli Peninsula and is commemorated on the Lone Pine Memorial, Gallipoli Peninsula, Canakkale Province, Turkey

The Venerable Archdeacon Beechinor had the painful duty of breaking the news to Mr and Mrs John Clarke “Spring Burn” Latrobe that their eldest son Private William E Clarke was killed in action at the Dardanelles on August 9^th. Private Clarke enlisted from the West Coast with Private Gordon Poole. He was very popular amongst his companions and was a favourite with all who knew him. The news of his death cast a gloom over Latrobe and much sympathy is felt for the bereaved family.

The Weekly Courier 21^st October 1915

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