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HERBERT SAMUEL KERLEY

Regimental number2752
Date of birth7 January 1897
Place of birthAdelaide, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarm labourer
AddressBute, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18.1
Height5' 11"
Weight120 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Annie Elizabeth Kerley, Bute, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date15 February 1916
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name9th Light Horse Regiment, 21st Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/14/5
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board RMS Mooltan on 24 August 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll9th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 17 July 1919
Discharge date1 October 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Palestine

Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Dunluce Castle', 17 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 1 October 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death11 August 1971
Age at death74
Place of burialCentennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, KERLEY HERBERT SAMUEL

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