William Clarkson. K.B.E., C.M.G., Engineer Vice Admiral. Royal Australian Navy.
Born March 25th 1859 James Nicholson and Mary Clarkson in Whitby 1861-1871 with his parents and siblings at 10 St Hilda’s Terrace, Ruswarp, Yorkshire. Husband of Louisa Clarissa Clarkson
Died January 21st 1934 at 66 Darling Point Road, Darling Point, Sydney Australia.
Joined the Australian Navy 1884 as an Engineer Lieutenant.
Promoted July 1910 to Engineer Captain.
Commemorated on the family tomb in St Mary’s Churchyard, Whitby, Yorkshire.
Wills and Admin, Ancestry.
Sir William Clarkson. K.B.E., C.M.G., of 66 Darling Point Road, Darling Point, New South Wales, Australia. Died 21 January 1934. Probate Sydney to the Public Trustee of New South Wales.
Royal Australian Navy
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Blue plaque awarded by Whtiby civic society to William Clarkson of St Hilda's Terrace, co-founder of the Australian navy.
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