His story
William Henry Clarke worked as a groom. His parents were Robert and Maria Clarke; his wife is recorded at Lynton Cottages, Park Avenue, Newmarket.
He served as an Army Veterinary Corps private, recorded with No. 13 Veterinary Hospital.
He died on 18 March 1917, aged 39. His recorded burial place is Etaples Military Cemetery.
Before the war
- Occupation
- Groom
- Family
- Son of Robert and Maria Clarke; husband of E. J. Clarke, of 2, Lynton Cottages, Park Avenue, Newmarket.
Military service
- Rank recorded
- Private
- Service number
- SE/8337
- Corps or service
- British Army Veterinary Corps
- Unit
- No. 13 Veterinary Hospital
Death and burial
- Date of death
- 18 March 1917
- Age
- 39
- Cemetery or memorial
- Etaples Military Cemetery
- Grave reference
- XXII. B. 7A.
Where he worked
- No. 13 Veterinary Hospital
He is recorded with this hospital.
A recorded posting supplies context for his service. Exact duties and presence during a particular incident require their own evidence.
Connected men
- George John ALEXANDERAlso recorded with No. 13 Veterinary Hospital
- Charles HODKINSONAlso recorded with No. 13 Veterinary Hospital
- Robert Victor BUXTONAlso buried at Etaples Military Cemetery
- Frederick William CRYERAlso buried at Etaples Military Cemetery
Sources and further reading
- CWGC casualty and commemoration record
- Find a Grave — individual memorial
- Research record number: 184
Cite this biography
Graham Hodgkins and Pete Matthews, “William Henry Clarke”, Veterinary Virtual War Memorial, https://vetsremembered.org/people/clarke-william-henry-se-8337/.
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