Private Thomas H. Clark left for overseas on the S.S. Lapland April 21st, 1916, and after training at Shorncliffe, proceeded to France in June 1916, transferring to the 24th. Battalion, holding the line at Dickebusch, Belgium. This unit removed to the Somme front in September 1916.

During the attack at Courcellette Private Clark received a severe wound in the head, was rendered unconscious, in which state he remained for three months in hospital at Taplow. He was then admitted to Westcliffe Hospital, and after five months special treatment was sent to Buxton Canadian Discharge Depot, leaving there May 5th, 1917. Private Clark sailed on the S.S. Metagama. arriving at Halifax May 20th. after treatment at the London Military Hospital, he was discharged as medically unfit for further military service, caused by the wounds affecting his eyesight.

Private Thomas H. Clark received his discharge July 31st, 1917, and took the Vocational Training Course at London.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

Chatham Daily Planet (25-09-1916), Chatham Daily Planet (14-05-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (15-05-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (19-05-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (21-05-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (22-05-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (12-07-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (09-06-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (14-08-1917)

Height	5' 4"
Eye Colour	Blue
Age	15
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Brown
Race	White
Birthplace	London, England
Religion	Anglican
Last Place of Employment	William Gray, Sons-Campbell Company, Ltd. Chatham, Ontario.
Marital Status	Single
When Enlisted	September 15th, 1915
Where Enlisted	Chatham, Ontario
Next of Kin	Mother- Mrs. Laura Clark, Chatam, Ontario.

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