William John CLARKE

Regimental number8/1432
AddressMatahiwi, Masterton
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, J Clarke, Matahiwi, Masterton
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 3rd Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Battalion, D Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 14 February 1915
The Otago Infantry Battalion, 3rd Reinforcements, left New Zealand on board three ships (HMNZT 17 'Maunganui', HMNZT 18 'Tahiti' and HMNZT 19 'Aparima'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rankPrivate
Final unit1st Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment
FateAccidentally killed 5 June 1916
Age at death from cemetery records23
Place of burialCite Bonjean Military Cemetery (Plot II, Row A, Grave No 15), Armentieres, France
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: James and Mary Clarke, Masterton, New Zealand. Also served at Gallipoli
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Infantry Batln/Third