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.

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