Herbert Lance Clarke
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He was the husband of Ada Clarke nee Scott and the father of Herbert. The family was living at 100 Hunger Hill Road, St Ann's, Nottingham, at the time of Herbert's death in November 1918.
17th Bn Herbert died of pneumonia in hospital in France and was buried in Terlincthun British Cemetery,Wimille, Pas de Calais.
Nottingham Evening Post, ‘Roll of Honour’, 28 November 1918: ‘Clarke. On November 24th, of pneumonia, in hospital in France, Pte Herbert Lance, aged 26, the dearly loved husband of Ada Clarke, 100 Hunger Hill-road. Thomas’ death divides, fond memories cling. Sorrowing wife and baby Herbert.’ (www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk) Nottingham Evening Post, ‘Roll of Honour’, 28 November 1918: ‘Clarke. On November 24th of pneumonia, Pte Herbert the dearly loved son-in-law of Mr and Mrs Scott of 58 Arkwright-street Deeply mourned.’ (www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk) Nottingham Evening Post, ‘Roll of Honour’, 28 November 1918: ‘Clarke. On November24th, of pneumonia, Pte Herbert, the dearly loved brother-in-law of Mabel, George, Sarah and Alice. Sadly missed.’ (www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk)
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