In Memory Of

CLARKE, PETER JOHN

Service Details
Age:
18
Date of Birth:
1926-01-05
Service No:
589257V
Rank:
Private
Regiment:
Royal Natal Carbineers, S.A. Forces
Date of Death:
1944-06-21
Cause of Death:
Killed in action, during shelling in the vicinity of Cetona, Italy. WR/DLR and RNC had moved up and through the town, expecting an enemy counter attack. Casualties were from heavy shelling by artillery and enemy tanks situated near Sartiano
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
II, E, 5.
Cemetery:
BOLSENA WAR CEMETERY
Country:
Italy
Additional Information
Son of Herbert Howard and Janet Mable Clarke, of 3 Pinset Road, Berea, Durban. Born in Durban. A student before enlisting. He was unmarried and had 1 brother.