Corps of Military Police

Soldier Details:

Surname: Clark

Initials: A.

Rank: Sergeant

Army No.: P/1882

Notes: MMP. Served Home. He was born in Windsor, enlisted and resided in Fulham. Died. Formerly served in the 1 Kings Dragoon Guards, No. 3511. He re enlisted 14/7/15 in the MMP age 43 years, occupation Warder, Victoria & Albert Museum, home address 35 Maxwell Road, Fulham, London, born Windsor, Berkshire. He died from concussion of the brain at the camp hospital, Clipstone Camp. He fell off the running board of a private car (newspaper report in his army record). His wife received his memorial plaque and scroll and a pension of 17/6d per week. Info from Pension Index Cards:- Case 21. Clark, Alfred, P/1882, MMP, L/Cpl,, DIED 15/1/16 concussion of brain, result of accident whilst on active service, on duty at time. Widow, Annie Louisa, born 9/5/70, 35 Maxwell Road, Fulham, London SW, WFJ.244, child, Lilian Lottie Clark born 6/9/03, 17/7/16 widow awarded 17/6 per week. Noted for Nobel. PI authd. to issue additional weekly payment to the widow as follows:- 2/10 from 26/6/16 to 4/9/16, 6/4 from 5/9/16 onwards. D A Allot. admissible in respect of son No. 4177 Pte, A V Clark, 3/13 London Regiment in favour of non pension sister (appd. under ACO 1474/160 vide,46/C.1317,charge vote 7A (d). Also:- 21. Clark, Mrs,Annie Louisa, 35 Maxwell Road, Fulham, London SW, P/1882, L/Cpl Clark, Alfred, MMP. Alfred Clark. Extract from the Nottingham Journal 17 January 1916. FATAL FALL NEAR MANSFIELD - Sad Accident to Member of Military Mounted Police. A shocking accident, with fatal terminations befel a member of the Military Mounted Police. Private Albert Clarke, stationed at Clipstone Camp on Friday night. The deceased officer was on duty in Macclesfield during Friday evening, and at 11.15 he mounted a conveyance to return to the camp. When the vehicle was passing Sherwood Hall private Clarke was seen to fall heavily from the steps into the road. He was at once removed to the camp, where he was placed in hospital and medical aid rendered. His skull, it is stated, was found to have been fractured and he died on Saturday afternoon.

Decorations/Medals/Awards (2)

1. Decoration: Queen's South Africa Medal

Gazette Date: 1902-05-06

Gazette Issue: WO 100/112

Gazette Page: 74

Citation: Clasps: Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal. Awarded at Pte 1 Kings Dragoon Guards, No. 3511.

2. Decoration: King's South Africa Medal

Gazette Date: 1903-04-04

Gazette Issue: WO 100/112

Gazette Page: 122

Citation: Clasps: South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902. Awarded as Pte 1 Kings Dragoon Guards. No 3511.

Casualty Details:

Date Killed:	15th January 1916
Company:	MMP
Cemetery:	FULHAM PALACE ROAD CEMETERY UNITED KINGDOM
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Surname:	Clark
Initials:	A.
Rank:	Sergeant
Army No.:	P/1882
Notes:	MMP. Served Home. He was born in Windsor, enlisted and resided in Fulham. Died. Formerly served in the 1 Kings Dragoon Guards, No. 3511. He re enlisted 14/7/15 in the MMP age 43 years, occupation Warder, Victoria & Albert Museum, home address 35 Maxwell Road, Fulham, London, born Windsor, Berkshire. He died from concussion of the brain at the camp hospital, Clipstone Camp. He fell off the running board of a private car (newspaper report in his army record). His wife received his memorial plaque and scroll and a pension of 17/6d per week. Info from Pension Index Cards:- Case 21. Clark, Alfred, P/1882, MMP, L/Cpl,, DIED 15/1/16 concussion of brain, result of accident whilst on active service, on duty at time. Widow, Annie Louisa, born 9/5/70, 35 Maxwell Road, Fulham, London SW, WFJ.244, child, Lilian Lottie Clark born 6/9/03, 17/7/16 widow awarded 17/6 per week. Noted for Nobel. PI authd. to issue additional weekly payment to the widow as follows:- 2/10 from 26/6/16 to 4/9/16, 6/4 from 5/9/16 onwards. D A Allot. admissible in respect of son No. 4177 Pte, A V Clark, 3/13 London Regiment in favour of non pension sister (appd. under ACO 1474/160 vide,46/C.1317,charge vote 7A (d). Also:- 21. Clark, Mrs,Annie Louisa, 35 Maxwell Road, Fulham, London SW, P/1882, L/Cpl Clark, Alfred, MMP. Alfred Clark. Extract from the Nottingham Journal 17 January 1916. FATAL FALL NEAR MANSFIELD - Sad Accident to Member of Military Mounted Police. A shocking accident, with fatal terminations befel a member of the Military Mounted Police. Private Albert Clarke, stationed at Clipstone Camp on Friday night. The deceased officer was on duty in Macclesfield during Friday evening, and at 11.15 he mounted a conveyance to return to the camp. When the vehicle was passing Sherwood Hall private Clarke was seen to fall heavily from the steps into the road. He was at once removed to the camp, where he was placed in hospital and medical aid rendered. His skull, it is stated, was found to have been fractured and he died on Saturday afternoon.