Son of John and Sarah Jane Clarke. Of 30, Bright Street, Bolton, Lancashire, and formerly of 17, Mercia Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Formerly Private 2997, 12th Bn., Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, and Private 21078, 1st/5th Bn., Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Caught aged 19 as a deserter from Blackpool since 03/02/1915 appearing before Bolton Magistrates 08/03/1915 to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/26). Caught aged 25 as an absentee from Wrexham since 22/02/1918 appearing before Bolton Magistrates 28/02/1918 to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/29).
Clarke, Robert –
Personal details
- Surname: Clarke
- Forename: Robert
- Date of birth: Not known
- Birth place: Not known
- Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
- Gender: Male
- Age of death: Not known
- Place of death: Not known
- Date of death: Not known
- Casualty type: Not known
Service details
- Rank: Private
- Unit: 419th Acrigultural Company.
- Service number: 247829
- Regiment: Labour Corps
- Enlistment date: October 22nd, 1914 - 1914-10-22
- Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
- Conflict: WW1
Decorations
- Service medals: V / BW
- Silver War badge: Not known
- Awards: Not known
Memorials
- CWGC Memorial: Not known
- CWGC reference: Not known