AMOS, Clarence Cawton
| Service Number: | 759 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 3 October 1914, Blackboy Hill, Western Australia |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 16th Infantry Battalion (WW1) |
| Born: | Faversham, Kent, England, United Kingdom, 1878 |
| Home Town: | Perth, Western Australia |
| Schooling: | Orphan Home, Snaresbrook, Essex, England |
| Occupation: | Motor Driver |
| Died: | Killed in Action, Gallipoli,, 30 April 1915 |
| Cemetery: |
Lone Pine Cemetery, ANZAC Panel 52 |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Busselton Brass Band, Busselton Cenotaph Victoria Square, Busselton Rotary Park Of Remembrance War Memorial, Busselton Rotary Park of Remembrance Memorial Walk, Lone Pine Memorial to the Missing |
World War 1 Service
| 3 Oct 1914: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Blackboy Hill, Western Australia | |
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| 22 Dec 1914: | Involvement AIF WW1, Private, 759, 16th Infantry Battalion (WW1), ANZAC / Gallipoli, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '12' embarkation_place: Melbourne embarkation_ship: HMAT Ceramic embarkation_ship_number: A40 public_note: '' | |
| 22 Dec 1914: | Embarked AIF WW1, Private, 759, 16th Infantry Battalion (WW1), HMAT Ceramic, Melbourne | |
| Date unknown: | Involvement 16th Infantry Battalion (WW1), Battle for Pozières |
Clarence Amos
SOUTH-Western News (Busselton) WA Friday 11 June 1915 Pg 3
BUSSELTON BANDSMAN KILLED IN ACTION.
Regret was everywhere expressed in this district on Saturday, when it was learned that Private Clarence C.Amos, an ex-Busseltonian, had been killed in action at the Dardanelles. Private Amos was born in Kent (England), and came to Western Australia about seven years ago.
He resided at Narrogin for some time, before coming to Busselton about three years back. While here he was an enthusiastic member of the Busselton Brass Band, and an occasional performer at benefit concerts. He also took a keen interest in the Busselton Wharf Laborers' Union, and other local bodies. Prior to coming to Australia, he served about twelve years in the British Navy, and received his discharge owing to an injury received while engaged at target practice. At the outbreak of hostilities, he decided to return to the ranks, and joined the 16th battalion, leaving with the second Australian contingent for Egypt.
Private Amos was 37 years of age. unmarried, and leave two sisters who reside in England, and a brother in Canada. He was of a quiet and unassuming nature, and will always be remembered
with the kindliest of feelings.
Submitted 4 September 2020 by Joy Dalgleish
Biography contributed by Carol Foster
Arrived in Australia aged 30 years
Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Biography contributed by Joy Dalgleish
The South-Western News (Busselton, WA:1903-1954) Fri 11 Jun 1915 Pg3.
BUSSELTON BANDSMAN KILLED IN ACTION
Regret was everywhere expressed in this district on Saturday, when it was learned that Private Clarence C. Amos, an ex-Bussetonian, had been killed in action at the Dardanelles. Private Amos was born in Kent (England), and came to Western Australia about seven years ago.
He resided at Narrogin for some time, coming to Busselton about three years back. While here he was an enthusiastic member of the Busselton Brass Band, and an occasional performer at benefit concerts. He also took a keen interest in the Busselton Wharf Laborers' Union, and other local bodies. Prior to coming to Australia, he served about twelve years in the British Navy, and received his discharge owing to an injury received while engaged at target practice. At the outbreak of hostilities, he decided to return to the ranks, and joined the 16th battalion, leaving with the second Australian contingent for Egypt.
Private Amos was 37 years of age unmarried, and leave two sisters who reside in England, and a brother in Canada. He was of a quiet and unassuming nature, and will always be remembered with the kindliest of feelings.
Biography
Also known as Clarence Cowton
Brother of W.W. Amos, Elkhorn PO, Elkhorn, Manitoba, Canada
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