George Henry Clarke: The 10th (County of London) Battalion under field marshal Alanby
In the interview attached to these photographs, David Clarke shares what father George Henry Clarke shared with him about his time as a young man in the Middle East, and the disappointing end to a remarkable service. Contributed via Age Exchange (http://www.age-exchange.org.uk) as part of the Children of the Great War project (http://www.childrenofthegreatwar.org.uk) at a collection day at Leyton Orient supporters club, London, UK. To see all material contributed by Age Exchange, or to see more contributions from this collection day, follow the links at http://www.childrenofthegreatwar.org.uk/archive.html - For further information email: greatwar@age-exchange.org.uk
George Henry Clarke in uniform
George Henry Clarke
Photograph
George's comrades at the beach
Like many soldiers who returned, George felt the pension the men were entitled to was dissapointing
war pension certificate, pertaining to George Clarke
Official document
Memorabilia
JUSTITIA TURRIS NOSTRA' ('Justice is our tower'), cap-badge of the 10th County of London (Hackney) regiment
Interview with David Clarke
Interview
CONTRIBUTOR
David George Clarke
DATE
1916
LANGUAGE
eng
ITEMS
6
INSTITUTION
Europeana 1914-1918