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Surname: CLARK
Forename(s): Arthur Joseph
Place of Birth: Grimsby, Lincolnshire
Service No: 37025
Rank: Private
Regiment / Corps / Service: King’s Own (Yorkshire Light Infantry)
Battalion / Unit: 'A' Coy 9th (Service) Battalion
Division: 21st Division
Age: ---
Date of Death: 1918-03-22
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: D. 9.
CWGC Cemetery: SAULCOURT CHURCHYARD EXTENSION, GUYENCOURT-SAULCOURT
CWGC Memorial: ---
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial: SKIPTON, YORKSHIRE
Additional Information:
Arthur Joseph Clark was the son of Joseph and Mary Clark (née - ). Joseph was probably born at Baumber near Hemingby, Lincolnshire; Mary was born at North Cotes, Lincolnshire.
1901 Skipton, Yorkshire Census: 10, Mill Lane - Arthur Clark, aged 16 years, born Grimsby, Lincolnshire, son of Joseph and Mary A. Clark.
1911 Skipton, Yorkshire Census: 12, Hardcastle's Yard - Arthur Clark, aged 26 years, born Grimsby, Lincolnshire, son of Joseph and Mary Clark.
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte Arthur J. Clark, 37025, Yorks. L. I. Died 22.3.18.
British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Pte Arthur Joseph Clark, 37025, 9th Yorks. L. I. Died 22.3.18.
Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Pte Arthur Joseph Clark, 37025, 9th Bn K.O.Y.L.I. Date and Place of Death: 22.3.18. P. of W. Germany. Off. Accpt. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Father - Joseph. £13 0s. 8d.
UK, WW1 Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923: card(s): Pte Arthur Joseph Clarke, 37325, K.O.Y.L.I. Date and cause of death: Rep. Missing. Name(s) on card(s): Dependant: Mrs Mary Ann Clarke, born 1853. Relationship: Mother. Address: 12, Hardcastle Yard, Skipton.
1914-1918 – Prisoners of the First World War – ICRC Historical Archives: Card(s) exist for Arthur.
Arthur's body was buried by the Germans close to where his battalion had been in action on the second day of the German 'Kaiserschlacht' offensive.
Data Source: Craven’s Part in the Great War - original CPGW book entry
View Entry in CPGW BookEntry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record:
CLARK, Arthur Joseph, 22nd March, 1917. [Additional]
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Private Arthur Joseph CLARK
Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: King’s Own (Yorkshire Light Infantry)
Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 21st Division
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21 March 1919
CLARKE - In loving memory of Arthur Joseph Clark, reported killed in France, March 22nd, 1918.
In health and strength he left his home,
Not thinking death was near;
It pleased the Lord to bid him come
In his presence to appear.
Some day we hope to meet him,
Some day we know not when.
To clasp his hand in the better land,
Never to part again.
From his Father and Mother, also Friends, 12 Hardcastle Yard, Skipton.
16 May 1919
PRIVATE ARTHUR CLARK, SKIPTON
We reproduce a photograph of Private Arthur Clark, 9th Battalion K.O.Y. L. Infantry, A Company, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Clark, 12 Hardcastle Yard, Skipton, who joined up in July, 1917, went to France in November of the same year, and was reported killed on March 22nd, 1918. In civil life Private Clark was employed as a carter by Mr. T. Duckett, builder and contractor, Skipton. We tender sincere sympathy to the parents.
19 March 1920
CLARK - In loving memory of Arthur Joseph Clark, reported killed in France March 22nd, 1918, in his 24th year.
When you were going away, my boy,
You tried to soothe my pain
As you said "Don't worry mother'
I shall soon be home again."
My boy, my boy, our heart's still sore,
As time goes on we miss you more.
From his Father and Mother, 12 Hardcastle Yard, Skipton.
25 March 1921
CLARK - In loving memory of my dear son, Arthur Joseph Clark, reported killed in France, March 22nd, 1918.
From his Mother and Father, 12 Hardcastle Yard, Skipton.
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