Clement was born in Russell, Manitoba, and educated at Binscarth. He served in the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1941 to 1945, saw action in World War II, and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) award. He later worked as a farmer, rancher, and automobile and implement dealer. He also remained active as a pilot, and operated the first privately owned helicopter in Manitoba. Clement was a member of the United Church of Canada."Ex-MLA Clement Dies in Hospital", Winnipeg Free Press, 11 March 1969, p. 3.
