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Ernest John Clarey
Informations sur naissance
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Date de naissance: 23/04/1891 |
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Lieu de naissance: Ramsey, Isle of Man, Isle of Man |
Informations générales
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Profession: Peintre |
Informations service militaire
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Pays: Angleterre, Royaume-Uni |
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Force armée: British Expeditionary Force |
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Rang: Private |
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Numéro de service: 30364 |
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Incorporation nom de lieu: Douglas, Isle of Man, Isle of Man |
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Unités: — Machine Gun Corps, 23rd Coy. (Dernière unité connue) |
Informations sur décès
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Date de décès: 01/08/1917 |
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Lieu de décès: Lijssenthoek, Remy Siding Casualty Clearing Stations, Belgique |
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Cause du décès: Died of wounds (D.O.W.) |
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Âge: 26 |
Cimetière
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Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery Parcelle: XVII Rangée: A Tombe: 8 |
Distinctions et médailles 2
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British War Medal Médaille |
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Victory Medal Médaille |
Points d'intérêt 3
| #1 | Lieu de naissance | ||
| #2 | Lieu d'enrôlement | ||
| #3 | Lieu du décès (approximatif) |
Mon histoire
Private Ernest John Clarey served in the 23rd Company of the Machine Gun Corps, which was attached to the 23rd Infantry Brigade of the 8th Division.
In this stage of the war, the machine guns were used as a support unit for the infantry. They were ordered to fire barrages at specific zones or targets, just like the artillery. After several reorganizations, the machine gun companies, in 1917, were units under direct command of the brigade commander.
During the Battle of Pilckem Ridge, the 23rd Company was ordered to fire a number of barrages after which they were at the disposal of the commanders of the infantry battalions in the frontline. They were used to withstand German counterattacks and support friendly attacks. On July 31, the machine guns were mounted south of Lake Farm. When the German artillery zeroed in on them, they moved to Lake Farm and held that position and awaited relief. This was, however, postponed until August 1. At some time during this battle, private Clarey was badly wounded. He was probably evacuated to an aid post and died on August 1 of his wounds.
In this stage of the war, the machine guns were used as a support unit for the infantry. They were ordered to fire barrages at specific zones or targets, just like the artillery. After several reorganizations, the machine gun companies, in 1917, were units under direct command of the brigade commander.
During the Battle of Pilckem Ridge, the 23rd Company was ordered to fire a number of barrages after which they were at the disposal of the commanders of the infantry battalions in the frontline. They were used to withstand German counterattacks and support friendly attacks. On July 31, the machine guns were mounted south of Lake Farm. When the German artillery zeroed in on them, they moved to Lake Farm and held that position and awaited relief. This was, however, postponed until August 1. At some time during this battle, private Clarey was badly wounded. He was probably evacuated to an aid post and died on August 1 of his wounds.
Sources 1
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McCarthy C., The Third Ypres Passchendaele. The Day-by-Day Account, (London, Arms & Armour Press, 1995), pg. 23-5. Sources utilisées |
Complément d’informations 3
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Commonwealth War Graves Commission Database https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/434637 |
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Namenlijst (In Flanders Fields Museum) https://namenlijst.org/publicsearch/#/person/_id=93ee5436-a40b-4ecc-aeaa-32906bc75fb2 |
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Lives of the First World War (Imperial War Museum) https://livesofthefirstworldwar.iwm.org.uk/lifestory/815716 |