THE short life of Harlow resident, Harry Clarke.

This project is brought to you by Harlow Council Civic Fund and HTS Ltd.

Never Forget.

Harry’s parents were Thomas Clarke, born in Newmarket, Cambridgeshire in 18531 and Mary Ann, born in Linton c.1869. They married in c.1892 and Harry Clarke was born in Chigwell in 18942.

The 1911 census recorded Harry living with his parents Thomas and siblings Lily and Grace at 6 Sungate Cottages, Collier Row, Romford where Harry was working as a general farm labourer. Thomas was working as a horseman. It is believed that Harry and his family moved to Harlow sometime after the 1911 census was taken.

Private Harry Clarke, 235245, enlisted at Hertford and served in The 8th Battalion of The Lincolnshire Regiment (formerly 5750 in The Hertfordshire Regiment).

Harry was killed in action, along with 33 other men from his battalion, whilst the second major attack of the Third Battle of Ypres took place, on 16 August 1917 aged 23 and is buried in The Voormezeele Enclosure No. 3, Belgium. Plot 15, row E, grave 6. Register index number Bel.111.

At the time of Harry’s death, his parents were living at 2 Chantry Cottages, Churchgate Street, Harlow.