Edward William Clifton aka Edward Clifton Leneard

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First Name:

Edward

Middle Name:

William

Last Name:

Clifton aka Leneard

Date Enlisted:

Tuesday, September 14, 1915

Rank at Enlistment:

Private

Rank at Discharge:

Private

Unit:

55th Battalion

Service:

Infantry

Awards:

British War Medal

Victory Medal

Date of Death:

Thursday, July 20, 1916

Place of Death:

Fromelles, France

Cause of Death:

Killed in action

Details:

Edward Clifton (Service No 4775) was born in Sydney around 1889. On 17th February 1911 he married Elsie Rock under the name Leneard and appears to have had 2 children.

When Edward enlisted he was 25 years old, lived at Thirroul, N.S.W. and was employed as a motor driver. Edward's enlistment documents record both names and his wife is addressed as Mrs Clifton.

Edward embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A15 Star of England with 15th Reinforcements, 3rd Battalion, on 8th March 1916. After arriving in Egypt he was transferred to 55th Battalion, on 20th April 1916, and arrived in France on 29th June 1916.

Edward was killed in action less than a month later, on 20th July 19,16 at the battle of Fromelles.

He is buried in Ration Farm Military Cemetery, La chapelle d'Armentieres, France; Plot III, Row C, Grave 25. His headstone carries the name Clifton.

Sources:

NAA: B2455, CLIFTON E W