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Tom Clarke Tom Clarke i(A124885 works by) (a.k.a. Massa; Thomas John Clarke)
Born: Established: 21 Apr 1926 Bordertown, Bordertown - Keith area, South East South Australia, South Australia, ; Died: Ceased: 23 Aug 1990
Gender: Male
Heritage: Aboriginal
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Tom 'Massa' Clarke was born in Bordertown, South Australia. He served in several wars including World War II, The Vietnam War, and Korea. Throughout his military career, he was the recipient eleven war medals. He was known as a courageous leader that would put his platoon's safety before his own. Tom Clarke's company also considered him to be the best at reconnaissance because he often used his nose to track the enemy. He was sixty-four years old when he died. His brother Reg Clarke also served in World War Two.

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