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Clarke, James Francis, Private, 55393, 19th Battalion, Canadian Infantry Born Matlock Bath, Derbyshire Killed in action 28th November 1915 aged 20 Native of Derby, England. Son of Thomas and Frederica Clarke, of "Roseleigh," Evesham Rd., Stratford-on-Avon. Buried in Ridge Wood Military Cemetery, II, L, 4

1911 Census A school boy Son of Frederica Clarke, of Radbourne View, Station Road, Mickleover, Derbyshire

Canadian Army Service records information: James was born in Derby, on the 18th March, 1893. He enlisted in Toronto, Ontario, 7th November 1914, stating his occupation as a book keeper, and his next of kin as Frederica Clarke, of 58, White Street, Derby. He was five feet ten inches in height, had a fair complexion, grey eyes and fair hair, and belonged to the Church of England.


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