CLIFFORD, SIR CHARLES LEWIS (1885-1938), 3rd baronet, was the only son of Sir George (q.v.). He was educated at the Marist Brothers' school at Christchurch, St Patrick's College, Wellington, and Stonyhurst College, England. Being rejected for service with the New Zealanders in the war of 1914-18, he served with the Lancashire Yeomanry Hussars (as lieutenant), and afterwards with the Lancashire Fusiliers, being part of the time in Salonika. On returning to New Zealand he was mainly interested during his father's lifetime in yachting and shipping, but after his father's death he continued both the stud at Stonyhurst and Chokebore Lodge at Riccarton and raced with great success. With horses of his own breeding he was at the head of the winning list on six occasions. Some of his most successful horses were Fast Passage, Wild Chase, Cricket Bat and Fracas. H. and A. Cutts were his trainers throughout. Clifford was unmarried, and on his death (13 Sep 1938) was succeeded by his uncle, WALTER LOVELACE CLIFFORD (1853-), son of the first baronet.

N.Z. Racing Calendar. The Press, Sep 14, 1938.

Reference: Volume 1, page 98

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