Mrs. Arthur James Clarke, second from left, standing on ground, and other women picking apples in the orchard of the Pridham family circa 1915-1920. (J. Best.)
Sgt. Arthur James, back row, third from left, and other men from the 46th Battalion. (J. Best.)
Arthur James Clarke, back row, third from right and marked with an X. (J. Best.)

Arthur James Clarke

Arthur James Clarke enlisted August 20th 1915 in Vernon, British Columbia with the 54th Battalion.

Arthur James Clarke enlisted August 20th 1915 in Vernon, British Columbia with the 54th Battalion. Clarke was born July 18th 1871 in Norfolk, England. Prior to enlisting, Clarke worked as a carpenter.

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