King's Own Royal Regiment Museum

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HOME Museum & Collections Sales Donations Events Contact Us REGIMENTAL HISTORY 17th Century 18th Century 19th Century 20th Century First World War Second World War Actions & Movements Battle Honours FAMILY HISTORY Resources Further Reading PHOTO GALLERY ENQUIRIES FURTHER READING LINKS		Soldiers of the Regiment Private Harold Clarkson Private Harold Clarkson, number 17017, volunteered for war service after the outbreak of the First World War. He was posted overseas to the 2nd Battalion, King's Own, on 28th April 1915. He was with the battalion at the Battle of Frezenberg where he was taken prisoner on 8th May 1915. He was a prisoner of war until repatriated at the end of 1918. He was discharged from the army on 26th May 1919. Private Harold Clarkson, 2nd Battalion, King's Own. Accession Number: KO2898/01 Note the unusual markings on his shoulder title, which appear to be the number "2" and "KORL" or similar. Close up of shoulder title. Only a proportion of our collections are on display at anyone time. Certain items are on loan for display in other institutions. An appointment is required to consult any of our collections which are held in store.