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CLARK Norman

2/8B, Driver, New Zealand Field Artillery, WW1

CITATION

Distinguished Conduct Medal

Gazetted 29 November 1915

For conspicuous bravery on the 27th and 28th August, 1915, at Hill 60 (Dardanelles). A fire having been started, as a result of the enemy’s firing, round a pit containing over fifty high-explosive shells, Driver Clark volunteered to carry water to put out the fire, and was successful in doing so, although the section was being heavily and accurately shelled the whole time.

( See citation for Edwards C.J.K )

Mention in Despatches

Gazetted 28 January 1916

In connection with the operations described in General Ian HAMILTON's despatch of 11 December 1915.

KNOWN AWARDS

Distinguished Conduct Medal

1914-15 Star

British War Medal

Victory Medal

       Mention in Despatches

Gallipoli Medallion

Gallipoli Lapel Badge

NOTES

Born 26 April 1887, Lyttleton, New Zealand

Died 4 October 1968, New Zealand