| Rank | Private |
| Service # | 124362 |
| Unit # | 70th, 18th, Canadian Infantry (Western Ontario Regiment) |
| Resident | Chatham |
Regimental number: 124362; Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 1726 – 4 Item: No. 103360, PDF: B1726 – SO04. Date of Birth: 28/07/1894 at Hamilton, ON. Son of George and Georgina Clarke of 416 Park St., Chatham, ON., Arthur was a single labourer living in his father’s home.
Attestation: 9/11/1915 at London, ON. Age: 21 years, Height: 6’ ¾”, Girth: 35”, Complexion: Fair, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Light Brown – to ‘C’ Co. – 70th Bn.
He was considered “Fit” 8/11/15, 70th Bn. to 18th Batt.
Departed Halifax 26/04/16 aboard the S.S. Lapland. Disembarked at Liverpool 5//05/16
Pte. Clarke left London for overseas Good Friday, 1916, and after training in England proceeded to France in August.
Arthur had been admitted to the Moore Base – Sheliffe afer 10 days 5/05/16 he had the Mumps. Admitted to hospital 13/05/16 His right cheek swollen due to Parotiditis. for the Military Base Hospital. He was hospitalized for a total of ten days.
Note: Parotitis is an infamation of one or both parotid glands, the major salivary glands located on either side of the face in humans – most commonly affected by inflammation. Most often caused by a bacteria infection.
His Military Will was for his mother Mrs. A. T. Clark dated 27/08/16.
10/07/16 he transferred to the 39th Batt. at Shorncliffe. 10/07/16 he transferred to the 18th Batt 28/08/16, He joined the unit in the Field 10/09/16. He was wounded In Field 3/10/16 an was (WIA / MIA) as noted.
Word was received that Pte. Clarke was reported missing Oct. 3, 1916.
5/03/17 he was “Missing – now for official purpose presumed to have died 3/10/16. He had been TOS with the 18th 17/09/16 – WIA. Medals & Dexorations – Scroll & Plaque to his father and the Memorial Cross to his mother 11/04/20
CLARKE, ARTHUR RAYMOND. Initials: A.R., Nationality: Canadian
Rank: Private, Regiment: Canadian Infantry (Western Ontario Regiment), Unit Text: 18th Bn.
Date of Death: 03/10/1916, Service No: 124362. Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Memorial: VIMY MEMORIAL
Found in Park St. Methodist Church – Book of Remembrance, St. Andrew’s UC., Chatham, ON. January 2010. A photo of Pte Clark is available in that book
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Cenotaph | Chatham and Kent County Cenotaph - Chatham |
| Sources | Chatham Daily Planet (04-10-1916), Park Street Methodist Church, Books of Remembrance for the Great War 1914 - 18. At St. Andrews UC, Chatham - January 2010, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 1726 - 4, LAC., CVWM |
| Supplemental Information | Date of Death: 03/10/1916 Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Memorial: VIMY MEMORIAL Mother: Mrs. Georgina Clarke, Chatham |
| Height | 6' 3/4" |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Age | 21 yrs. |
| Complexion | Fair |
| Hair | Light Brown |
| Race | White |
| Birthplace | 28/07/1894 at Hamilton, ON. |
| Religion | Protestant |
| Last Place of Employment | Chatham Packing Company |
| Marital Status | single |
| When Enlisted | Nov. 8, 1915 |
| Where Enlisted | London, Ontario |
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