| Regimental number | 611 |
| Place of birth | Horsham Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Box Grove, Horsham, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M A Varley, Box Grove, Horsham, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, E Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Regimental Quartermaster Sergaent |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 60th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Commemorated on Loyal Grampian Lodge No 168, IOOF, Roll of Honour, Horsham Historical Society. |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'R.Q.M.S. VARLEY has served continuously with his Battalion from February to September, 1918. During this most difficult period he has shown himself to be most capable and conscientious in the execution of his duty, particularly in the recent operations from 8th August, 1918 to September, 1918, whilst forwarding of supplies was of the utmost importance this W.O. was untiring in his work for his Battalion.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: Lt Ernest Arthur VARLEY, 60th Bn, returned to Australia, 24 September 1918. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |