| Regimental number | 7/528 |
| Address | Kekerangu, Blenheim |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Father, Emerson Clarkson, 34 Papanui Road, Christchurch |
| Rank on embarkation | Trooper |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Canterbury Mounted Rifles |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Lyttelton on |
| The Canterbury Mounted Rifles Regiment, Main Body, embarked on board two ships, HMNZT 4 'Tahiti' and HMNZT 11 'Athenic'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Final rank | Squadron Sergeant Major |
| Final unit | Canterbury Mounted Rifles |
| Medals |
Mentioned in Despatches 'Mentioned in despatches for distinguished and gallant services by General Sir E. H. H. Allenby, G.C.B., G.C.M.G., Commander in Chief, Egyptian Expeditionary Force. Despatch dated 5 March 1919.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Distinguished Conduct Medal 'He has served continuously with the regiment with the exception of one month when absent from duty on account of wounds. He has frequently led a troop in
action with success, and has throughout shown a splendid example to all ranks by his courage and devotion to duty.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Mounted Rifles/Main Body |