| Regimental number | 6085 |
| Place of birth | Ulladulla, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Hatter |
| Address | 147 Morehead Street, Redfern, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 155 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Louis Lacey, 147 Morehead Street, Redfern, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Wollongong, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 17th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 6086 Pte Louis LACEY, 17th Bn, returned to Australia, 22 September 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Runic', 4 May 1917; discharged (medically unfit: deformed toe), Sydney, 12 August 1917. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, LACEY Ernest |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
