Circumstances of Casualty: Killed in Action.
Location of Unit at Time of Casualty: Zillebeke.
BX May 4, 1916
Private Richard Clawsey Killed in Action – Word of Death Received Today – Pte. A. Money Wounded
Two more Brantford men who left for the front with the third contingent are amongst the late casualties, according to private word received in the city this morning. Private Richard Clawsey of 98 West Mill Street is reported killed in action, and Pte. Albert Money of Cainsville has been wounded.
Word of Private Clawsey’s death was received by his mother, who resides at 98 West Mill Street. He was a single man and a Canadian by birth. He enlisted with the 25th Brant Dragoons in August, 1914.
BX May 4, 1916
Family Stricken
With the death of Private Richard Clawsey, killed in action at the front, there have been three deaths in this family during the past year. Both his father and a brother died during the past year, within a few months of each other. He has two other brothers in khaki. Mrs. Clawsey is now quite ill, the third death being much a shock. One hour before the telegram announcing his death was received Mrs. Clawsey had a letter from another son Fred, stating that he was with Richard and both were having a fairly good time.
BX April 26, 1917
One year ago today Richard “Dick” Clawsey of this city was killed in action at the Battle of St. Eloi. Today his many friends are sympathizing with his mother, Mr. Thomas Clawsey, West Mill Street, on the anniversary of his death.
