CLARK, Thomas Welsby
| Service Number: | S/4449 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 23 August 1940 |
| Last Rank: | Able Seaman |
| Last Unit: | HMAS Sydney (II) - D48 WW2 |
| Born: | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, 28 January 1920 |
| Home Town: | New Farm, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Schooling: | Slade School, Warwick, Queensland, Australia |
| Occupation: | Clerk |
| Died: | Killed in Action, Indian Ocean, 20 November 1941, aged 21 years |
| Cemetery: |
Geraldton War Cemetery, Western Australia Previously interred on Christmas Island, Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, United Kingdom |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Carnarvon HMAS Sydney II Memorial, Carnarvon Walk of Remembrance, Geraldton HMAS Sydney II Memorial, Kangaroo Point H.M.A.S. Moreton Honour Roll |
World War 2 Service
| 3 Sep 1939: | Involvement Able Seaman, S/4449, HMAS Sydney (II) - D48 WW2 | |
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| 23 Aug 1940: | Enlisted Royal Australian Navy, Able Seaman, S/4449 |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Stan Woods
Thomas' body was found in a Carley float at Christmas Island several months after the sinking of the HMAS Sydney, and he was interred as 'unknown' on Christmas Island. In 2021 his remains were finally identified, and he is now interred in the Geraldton Cemetery in WA.
Biography contributed by Faithe Jones
A. B. Thomas Welsby Clark, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Clark, of Eylstan Road, New Farm, enlisted soon after the outbreak of war. He was a grandson of the 'Pearl King,' the late Mr. Jim Clark, and of the late Mr. Thomas Welsby. He was an active member of the 12ft. Skill Sailing Club.
Sailor left £41,242
A BRISBANE sailor, who died on active service on November 20, 1941, left an estate of £41,242 gross personalty. He was Thomas Welsby Clark, formerly of Elystan Road, New Farm, who was a member of the Royal Australian Navy. Letters of administration with his will were granted in the Supreme Court yesterday.
Mis mother, Mrs. Marion Clark, widow, of 'Amity,' Welsby Street, New Farm', is the sole beneficiary.
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