Private William Cadywould Clarkstone was born on the 14th March 1894 at Basford, Nottinghamshire and was the son of Herbert Clarkstone Jnr and Eliza Ethildra Cadywould. On the 20th November 1915, he married Lucy Martin and together they had a son named Leslie Clarkstone who was born on the 18th November 1914. 

William enlisted on the 11th April 1916 aged 22 years with an earlier number of 20120. After training, he transferred to the 1/8th Battalion in France and Flanders. He took part in many of the battles and skirmishers that his Battalion was involved in. 

He was discharged on the 19th February 1918 due to sickness at age 22 years. Sadly, he died on the 11th February 1952. He was issued with the Silver War Badge Number 319458.