A STANLEY

Possibly Albert George STANLEY

AIF Project

Allan George STANLEY

Regimental number 2485

Place of birth Eden Valley South Australia

Religion Church of England

Occupation Farmer

Address Gawler, South Australia

Marital status Single

Age at embarkation 19

Next of kin Mother, Mrs Evelyn Stanley, Gawler, South Australia

Enlistment date 24 July 1916

Rank on enlistment Private

Unit name 48th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement

AWM Embarkation Roll number 23/65/3

Embarkation details Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 28 August 1916

Rank from Nominal Roll Private

Unit from Nominal Roll 48th Battalion

Fate Returned to Australia 19 June 1919

Family/military connections: Brother: 26 Pte William Russell STANLEY, 32nd Bn, returned to Australia, 1 February 1918.

Other details War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

KI Connection

"Another Islander who joined camp recently is Mr A. Stanley, formerly employed at Hawks Nest." PERSONAL (1916, July 1). The Kangaroo Island Courier (Kingscote, SA : 1907 - 1951), p. 2. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article189509278

Previous to the departure of the Karatta on Monday members of the Kingscote Farewell Committee met in the saloon to bid farewell to Pte. A. Stanley, who was visiting friends in the district prior to leaving for the front. The Chairman of the Committee (Mr J. Turner) presided, and with Crs. Cook and Strawbridge and Mr W. Burgess, referred in eulogistic terms of Pte. Stanley. During his stay on the Island he had proved a good lad and was well spoken of by all who had employed him. If he served his country as well as he had his employers he would do well. Speakers wished him good luck and god-speed and trusted he would soon return. The presentation of a small mem ento from the Committee was made by Mr Turner. Pte. Stanley in responding feelingly expressed his thanks for the honor done him and the presentation. Island Volunteers. (1916, August 26). The Kangaroo Island Courier (Kingscote, SA : 1907 - 1951), p. 3. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article189508146