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Clarence Swann Padman

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Last NamePadman Last edited by: Samantha Farnsworth

First NameClarence Last edited by: Samantha Farnsworth

Middle NameSwann Last edited by: Samantha Farnsworth

Unique IDUA-00025491 Last edited by: Samantha Farnsworth

Date of Birth25 May 1893 Last edited by: Samantha Farnsworth

Date of Death29 November 1916 Last edited by: Samantha Farnsworth

Biography

Clarence Swann Padman was born in Middleton, South Australia on 25 May 1893, son of Samuel Waterhouse Padman and Annie Elizabeth Jane (nee Ragless).

He started his schooling at Middleton but then moved to Adelaide and boarded with his aunty while he studied at Norwood High School. He later went to Adelaide High School before studying for a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Adelaide.

Clarence played for the Adelaide University Football Club (1914) and Cricket Club (summer of 1914/1915 season).

He was a teacher at Norwood School before being appointed to the staff of Moonta High School.

Clarence enlisted on 14 June 1915 and joined the 8th Field Ambulance and later the 15th Field Ambulance. On 31st August 1916, he joined the 8th Machine Gun Company.

He was killed in action near Gueudecourt on 29 November 1916.

Biographical SourceTaken from Virtual War Memorial Australia - https://vwma.org.au/explore/people/796757 - Accessed 20 February 2021
Profile Image - VWMA Last edited by: Samantha Farnsworth

Clarence Swann Padman. Photograph: Virtual War Memorial Australia

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CollectionFallen WWI Anzacs Remembered Last edited by: Samantha Farnsworth

OrganisationAdelaide University Football Club Last edited by: Samantha Farnsworth

Adelaide University Cricket Club Last edited by: Samantha Farnsworth

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