Robert's Story.
Robert Clarke was born in Knutsford in 1891, the son of Mary Jane Clarke (A dressmaker) of 4, Swinton Square, Knutsford. On leaving school Robert became a hamper-maker.
His service record no longer exists but we know he joined the army at Altrincham and became Private S/18841 of the Seaforth Highlanders.
He later transferred to the 13th Company of the Labour Corp.
Robert was killed in action on the 18th June 1917.
Researched and compiled by Tony Davies.