Ralph Stephenson Clarke D.L. (1892 - 1970)

Born 17 Aug 1892 in London, England

Ancestors

Husband of Rebekah Mary (Buxton) Clarke — married 15 Dec 1921 in Cuckfield, Sussex, England, United Kingdom

Died 9 May 1970 at age 77 in Cuckfield reg. district, Sussex, England

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Biography

Ralph Stephenson Clarke (1892-1970) was the son of Stephenson Clarke and Edith Godman.

He was educated at Eton College, Windsor, Berkshire, England.

He graduated from King's College School, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, with a Master of Arts (M.A.)

He fought in the First World War, in Gallipoli, Palestine and Egypt.

He fought in the Second World War, in Iraq, Iran and Sicily, and was mentioned in despatches.

He married Rebekah Mary Buxton, daughter of Gerald Buxton and Lucy Ethel Pease, on 15 December 1921.

He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) (Conservative) for East Grinstead between 1936 and 1955.

He held the office of Deputy Lieutenant (D.L.) of East Sussex in 1937

He was appointed Knight Commander, Order of the British Empire (K.B.E.)

He died aged 77 on 9 May 1970.

Sources

The Peerage.com (M, #196773)

freeBMD Births Sep Q1892 St. Geo. H. Sq. 1a 453 CLARKE Ralph Stephenson.

freeBMD Marriages Dec Q 1921 Epping 4a 999 CLARKE Ralph S to BUXTON Rebekah M

freeBMD Deaths Jun Q 1970 Cuckfield 5h 630 CLARKE Ralph Stephenson DoB 17Aug1892