Unknown sailor from HMAS Sydney II identified as Able Seaman Thomas Welsby Clark

Alex Crowe
Updated November 19 2021 - 9:41am, first published 9:30am
Able Seaman Thomas Welsby Clark and the Australian warship HMAS Sydney (II) sunk off the West Australian coast. Pictures: Department of Defence.
Able Seaman Thomas Welsby Clark and the Australian warship HMAS Sydney (II) sunk off the West Australian coast. Pictures: Department of Defence.

The body of the previously unknown soldier recovered after the sinking of the Australian warship HMAS Sydney II 80 years ago has been identified.

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Alex Crowe

Alex Crowe

Science and Environment Reporter

Alex covers science and environment issues, with a focus on local Canberra stories. alex.crowe@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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