Canadian Virtual War Memorial
William Clarke
In memory of:
Private William Clarke
July 1, 1916
Military Service
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Army
Royal Newfoundland Regiment
1st Bn.
Additional Information
March 2, 1896
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Son of Richard Clarke, of Alexander St., St. John's, and of Mary Teresa Clark (now Mrs. Hawco), of Roaches Line, Brigus, Newfoundland. Served as William Fowler and he is also commemorated under that name on page 43.
Commemorated on Page 27 of the Newfoundland Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
ANCRE BRITISH CEMETERY
Somme, France
Sp. Mem. 33.
ANCRE BRITISH CEMETERY is in the Department of the Somme, about 2 kilometres south of the village of Beaumont-Hamel.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Photo of William Clarke – Pte William Henry Clarke Fowler -
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Cemetery – Forget-Me-Not flowers are the symbol of remembrance for the Royal Newfoundland Regiment. These were handmade by Janice Williams Frampton of Bay Bulls, NL. Janice is the 2x great niece of William Henry Clarke. His great nieces & sisters Debbie Clarke Belanger & Tracey Clarke placed them on his grave marker July 5, 2023. -
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Paying respects – Debbie Clarke Belanger at her Great Uncle's grave July 5, 2023. -
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Paying respects – Tracey Clarke at her Great Uncle's grave July 5, 2023.
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