TURLEY, Albert Ernest

Son of James & Annie Turley

b. 1887 NZ - d. 1956 NZ

World War I, 1914-1918B Company 1st BattalionService number: 69320Rank: PrivateEgypt (1918)

Albert enlisted on 17 September 1917 at Wellington. He was described as being 30½ years of age, 5', 5½" tall with black hair, blue eyes and a clear complexion. His last address was Camp Road, Lower Hutt, Wellington. Next of kin was Mrs E M Turley (wife), Camp Road, Lower Hutt.

He served 1 year and 144 days overseas. He returned to New Zealand in 1919, critically ill with influenza, and was discharged on 20 August.

Source: Military documents; Turley family