Erica Clark Kenny's grandfather, Charles William Clarke was born, lived and died in North Sydney, Nova Scotia.

In addition to Eric Bungay Clark, father of Erica Nicole Clark, five sisters and two brothers were born to Charles William Clarke and his wife Vivienne Bungay. They are - Sharon (Mrs. Beaton McCormack of Riverview, NB); Linda (Mrs. Roy Pond) of Riverview, NB; Jacklyn (husband, Nigel) of Waverly, NS; Bonnie (of North Sydney, NS); Liam (Mrs. Richard Bird) of Waverly, NS; Wayne (wife Brenda) of Mt. Pearl, Newfoundland; and Raymond, (died 2002), husband of Cavelle.

Vivienne ('Viv') Bungay wife of Charles William Clarke, was of Rose Blanche, Newfoundland. They resided on Pierce Street in North Sydney. Charles died before 1999. They are both buried in the Lakeside Cemetery, Johnston Road, North Sydney, Cape Breton County. His name is spelled Clarcke in a footmarker at the grave of his parents:(Pte. Charles W. Clarcke, 1918 - 1988; C.B. HIGHLANDERS C.A. - Lest We Forget)

His father was Edward Clarck and Rachel (or Rachelle) Beck..

About The Cape Breton Highlanders

On August 26, 1939, the Cape Breton Highlanders were called out to supply protective guards at vital installations in the industrial areas of Cape Breton. The unit left Cape Breton for other duties on January 1st, 1941 and in June of the year was designated as the infantry support battalion for the 5th Canadian Armored Division being formed at Camp Borden, Ontario.

The regiment embarked for England on November 13, 1941 where two years were spent training for battle. The Cape Breton Highlanders landed in Italy on November 10, 1943, as part of the 11th Infantry Brigade, 5th Armored Division. The unit's first task was to relieve the West Nova Scotia Regiment at Ortona. From there, the unit moved forward.

While in Italy, the Regiment served with various formations of the British 8th Army and the American 5th Army. They took part in the breaching of the Hitler Line which opened the road to Rome and the Gothic Line which included the Cape Breton Highlanders taking Coriano Ridge. The Highlanders continued fighting their way north through Italy to the Banks of the Reno River on January 5, 1945. After the "D" Day invasion of France, priorities switched to North West Europe. In January 1945, the 5th Canadian Armored Division left Italy and moved into France where they joined to the 1st Canadian Army.

The Cape Breton Highlanders moved into the line in Holland where they relieved the Essex Regiment in the area of Nijmegen. The Highlanders again went on the offensive working their way to Dokkum area and on April 21st the unit relieved the North Nova Scotia Highlanders . The last action of the Cape Breton Highlanders was the capture of the port of Delfzijl, Holland on April 27-28, 1945. The last operation proved highly successful, all objectives were taken and approximately 1700 prisoners of war were taken. This engagement cost the unit 19 killed and 54 wounded; the ceasefire came one week later, on May 5, 1945.