Photo of Clarence Jolly

Clarence Jolly

Private

1st Battalion

Killed In Action (KIA) Killed In Action

Medals Earned

  • British War Medal
  • Victory Medal

Tree Information

  • Species: Not Assessed
  • Planted By: Miss N. Bawden
  • Plaque: 851

Additional Info

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Biography

Wesley Clarence Jolly (SN 4231) was born in Sebastopol and attended the Redan State School. He was an 18 year old timber worker at the time of his enlistment on July 8th 1915. He joined the 14th Infantry Battalion and embarked from Melbourne in late December on board the Demosthenes. While serving in Egypt he was transferred to the 31st Infantry Battalion with which he was posted to France in June 1916. He was killed in the trenches near Pozieres on July 21st 1916, and buried in Rue Pettillon Military Cemetery, Fleurbaix, France.

His brothers George and Albert also served in the AIF and are honoured with trees in the Avenue.

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour