John Lyon Clark born John George Clark

(Confirmed)

Born: 1 January, 1873

Died: 1 January, 1935

Biographical Summary:

A labourer who enlisted in the AIF on 17 April 1916. He embarked for England on 7 September 1916 and arrived on 2 November 1916.

He joined the 41st Battalion in France on 7 February 1917. He was wounded (left chest) in action on 2 August 1917 when the 41st was in the front line at Messines, France. He was evacuated to England where, after his initial recovery, he was assessed in late October 1917 as being medically unfit.

He embarked for Australia on 11 January 1918 and arrived on 4 March 1918. He was discharged from the AIF on 9 April 1918. [JSB]

Recorded Names:

• John Lyon Clark
• John George Clark

Service Number: 2052

Ranks:

• Held rank of Private

Birth Records:

• 1 January, 1873 in Mitta Mitta

Death Records:

• 1 January, 1935 in Albury

Address:

• 49 Bradleys Head Road Mosman NSW Australia

Relationships:

• father - John Thomas Clark
• mother - Isobella Wilkinson
• sister - Elizabeth Jane Clark

Organisations:

• Member of - 41st Battalion, AIF

Main Sources:

• Clark John Lyon SERN 2052 POB Mitta Mitta VIC POE Townsville QLD NOK S Clark Elizabeth Jane (Webpage)
• First World War Embarkation Roll John Lyon Clark (Webpage)

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