Randolph Clark

Randolph Clark

Randolph Clark was born on October 10th, 1895 in the township of Cambridge, St. Joseph, Barbados. He declared his next of kin to be his sister, Constance Cumberbach,. She resided in the hometown of Clark within the township of Cambridge, St. Joseph. His trade in Barbados was as a miner. He was not married, and belonged to the Chuch of England. He was 21 years old when he enlisted for service. He was medically examined on July 28th, 1916 in Sydney, Nova Scotia. During this time he weighed 168lb and was 5’ 7 1/2” tall. His physical features were black hair, brown eyes and black complexion. The medical examination results deemed him fit for the Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Force. He was drafted on July 28th, 1916 and was enlisted in France. He served under the unit of No.2 Construction Battalion. This unit remains as the largest all-Black unit created in the history of Canada. (Ruck, CE) During his time in the force, he was diagnosed with Gonorrhea when examined at the Halifax station. He stayed in the hospital for 13 days, starting on March 18th, 1919 to April 1st, 1919. He was discharged from the service on April 9th, 1919 by reason of demobilization.

1895 - unknown

Person

English

1895

Cambridge, Barbados

Canada, Library and Archives. “Item: CLARK, RANDOLPH (931062).” Library and Archives Canada. https://central.bac-lac.gc.ca/.item//?op=pdf&app=CEF&i
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