Pte
Ernest John Clarey

Informatie over geboorte

Geboortedatum:
23/04/1891
Geboorteplaats:
Ramsey, Isle of Man, Isle of Man

Algemene Informatie

Beroep:
Schilder

Informatie legerdienst

Land:
Engeland, Verenigd Koninkrijk
Strijdmacht:
British Expeditionary Force
Rang:
Private
Service nummer:
30364
Dienstneming plaats:
Douglas, Isle of Man, Isle of Man
Eenheden:
 —  Machine Gun Corps, 23rd Coy.  (Laatst gekende eenheid)

Informatie over overlijden

Datum van overlijden:
01/08/1917
Plaats van overlijden:
Lijssenthoek, Remy Siding Casualty Clearing Stations, Belgiƫ
Doodsoorzaak:
Died of wounds (D.O.W.)
Leeftijd:
26

Begraafplaats

Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery
Plot: XVII
Rij: A
Graf: 8

Onderscheidingen en medailles 2

British War Medal
Medaille
Victory Medal
Medaille

Points of interest 3

#1 Geboorteplaats
#2 Dienstneming plaats
#3 Plaats van overlijden (bij benadering)

Mijn verhaal

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.

Bronnen 1

McCarthy C., The Third Ypres Passchendaele. The Day-by-Day Account, (London, Arms & Armour Press, 1995), pg. 23-5.
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