Corps of Military Police

Cap Badge of the Corps of Military Police (King George VI)
Soldier Details:
Surname: Clarke
Initials:   E.C.
Rank:   Sergeant
Army No.:  95769
Notes:   CMP. 43 Company TC. Formerly served in the Royal Army Service Corps, transferred to CMP. 21/6/45 Died. he was born in Northamptonshire and resided in London W. War Diary, 43 Company, TC, WO 170/7082. 21/6/45 Fatal Jeep accident at S.Dona di Piave, Sgt Clarke killed, L/Cpl Godfrey seriously injured, L/Cpl Jones slight injuries. 27/6/45 Cpl Godfrey died as a result of TA on 21st. 4/4/45 Court on enquiry at 55 Army Areas to investigate deaths of Sgt E C Clarke and L/Cpl Godfrey. Casualty List 1802, Italy, Died result of accident, 21/6/1945. Inscription on gravestone: Thy will be done. Edward Clarence Clarke.

Casualty Details:
Date Killed: 21st June 1945
Company: 43 TC COY
Cemetery: PADUA WAR CEMETERY   ITALY
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