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Gordon Roy "Roy" ASPREY DCM was born on 20 August 1890 at "Calmar" West Street in Petersham, New South Wales.

In 1907–1960 he was a Clerk (Traffic Branch) at New South Wales Railways in New South Wales.

He served in the military Railway Supply Detachment in 1914–1918 at Australian Army - 1st A.I.F. in Australia. 2561 Staff Sergeant, A.A.S.C. Roy lived at "Ashby" Enfield Street in Marrickville, New South Wales in 1914. He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) on 3 September 191910 Citation: No. 2561 Staff-Sergeant G.R. ASPREY, D.C.M.


Roy Asprey DCM was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal.
The citation for Roy's DCM Reads as follows: He has at all times during nearly four years of active service, including considerable period daily under fire, carried out his duties most fearlessly and capably. During the many emergencies arising from the operations between March and September, 1916, his intense energy and efficiency as the senior N.C.O. contributed in a marked degree to the success of the unit in coping with the tasks allotted. By his fine behaviour and ability, he proved himself worthy of the entire confidence of his commanding officer.

Roy married Alma Gladys Gloria (Laycock) Asprey (1897-1958) on 24 Mar 1928 in St Andrews Cathedral, Sydney, New South Wales.

Roy died on 13 October 1969 at the age of 79 in Kogarah, New South Wales. He was cremated in October 1969 at Woronora Crematorium in Woronora, New South Wales.

Gordon Roy Asprey DCM 1890-1969

Gordon Roy Asprey, who was born at Petersham on 20 August 1890 was commonly known by his middle name Roy, throughout his life. And while the Church of England railway clerk had a successful cricket career with Marrickville, he was a “late starter”, not joining the club until the 1911-12 season when he was 21.

A left-arm spin bowler, he began with a match in the Marrickville third team playing in the City and Suburban competition. Taking 1-22 at the bowling crease and hitting 32 with the bat, he was immediately promoted to the Second XI playing in the NSW Cricket Association’s 3rd Grade competition. And it was there that the club became aware they had a real talent in their ranks as he went on to top the bowling aggregate with 39 wickets at just 11.12 runs apiece, which included a 7-27 performance against Sydney. His efforts helped the team improve its position in the competition from 10th the previous year to an impressive fourth. He also showed he had worth as a bat with 199 runs and a top score of 48.

When Gordon Roy Asprey was born on 20 August 1890, in Petersham, New South Wales, Australia, his father, William Benjamin Asprey, was 47 and his mother, Elizabeth Clara Hobbs, was 41. He married Alma Gladys Gloria Laycock on 24 March 1928, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. They were the parents of at least 1 daughter. He registered for military service in 1914. In 1914, at the age of 24, his occupation is listed as railway clerk in Marrickville, New South Wales, Australia. He died on 13 October 1969, in New South Wales, Australia, at the age of 79, and was buried in Sutherland, New South Wales, Australia.