| Regimental number | 6191 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Other Names | ABERLE, Earnest |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Baker's assistant |
| Address | 93 Alexandra Road, Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27,4 |
| Height | 5' 7.75" |
| Weight | 145 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A S Aberle, 93 Alexandra Road, Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Perth, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Field Ambulance 4, Reinforcement 11 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/47/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Field Ambulance |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Near POZIERES on 27th July, 1916 carried wounded from the trenches on the right flank to the R.A.P. under heavy fire and then assisted the Medical Officer in the Dressing Station during a very strenuous period. '
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Karmala', 1 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 30 September 1919. Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No W48072. Awarded the British Empire Medal, 1 January 1970. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 91 |
| Place of burial | Fremantle Cemetery, Western Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ABERLE Ernest |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
