ONLEY, Edward Roy
| Service Number: | 8202 |
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| Enlisted: | 16 July 1915, Melbourne, Vic. |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 8th Field Ambulance |
| Born: | Flynn, Victoria, Australia, 1894 |
| Home Town: | Traralgon, Latrobe, Victoria |
| Schooling: | Flynn State School |
| Occupation: | Railway Clerk |
| Died: | Died of wounds, France, 10 August 1918 |
| Cemetery: |
Vignacourt British Cemetery, Picardie Plot VI, Row A, Grave No. 16 |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour |
World War 1 Service
| 16 Jul 1915: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 8202, 2nd Australian General Hospital, Melbourne, Vic. | |
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| 11 Oct 1915: | Involvement Private, 8202, 2nd Australian General Hospital, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '23' embarkation_place: Melbourne embarkation_ship: HMAT Nestor embarkation_ship_number: A71 public_note: '' | |
| 11 Oct 1915: | Embarked Private, 8202, 2nd Australian General Hospital, HMAT Nestor, Melbourne | |
| 18 Oct 1915: | Involvement Private, 8202, 2nd Australian General Hospital, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '23' embarkation_place: Melbourne embarkation_ship: HMAT Port Lincoln embarkation_ship_number: A17 public_note: '' | |
| 18 Oct 1915: | Embarked Private, 8202, 2nd Australian General Hospital, HMAT Port Lincoln, Melbourne | |
| 10 Aug 1918: | Involvement Private, 8202, 8th Field Ambulance, --- :awm_ww1_roll_of_honour_import: awm_service_number: 8202 awm_unit: 8th Australian Field Ambulance awm_rank: Private awm_died_date: 1918-08-10 |
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Son of Alfred James and Lilian Onley, of Flynn, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia.
THY WILL BE DONE
We regret to chronicle the fact that another of our brave men; Private E. R. Onley, sixth son of Mr and Mrs Onley, of Flynn, has made the supreme sacrifice for King and country. Word was received by the parents of deceased last week, and out of sympathy a dance that was to have been held at Upper Flynn's Creek Hall was post-poned. The late Private Onley was 23 years of age, and had seen a good deal of active service. He was a fine manly young fellow, and very popular with all who knew him. The sympathy of all will be extended to Mr and Mrs Onley and family.
THE SUPREME SACRIFICE.
TWO DISTRICT SOLDIERS FALL.
PRIVATE E. R. ONLEY.
Official intimation has been received of the death on active service of Private E; R. (Roy) Onley, sixth son of Mr Alfred J. Onley, Flynn. Private Onley was 23 years of age, and is one of the four members of the family who have responded to the call of the Empire, two other brothers, Fred and Clyde, being in the firing line, while a third one (Walter) is expected to return home shortly on account of illness. The parents and family can therefore justly claim to have done their share in the great struggle for liberty and freedom. Private Roy Onley had seen about three years active service, and died of wounds at a casualty clearing station in France on 9th August. He was well known throughout the district, and by his many excellent qualities commanded the respect and esteem of a large circle of friends, to whom the news of his death came as a severe shock. He was a good allround sport, and gave particular attention to football, being a prominent player in district teams. The parents have the sympathy of the whole community in the loss of a noble son and one who proved his true worth by laying down his life for King and country. Much sympathy also goes out to the bereaved family.
ONLEY.—Officialy reported died of wounds 61st Casualty Clearing Station, France, on the 9th August, 1918, Private E. R. Onley, sixth son of Alfred James and Lilian Onley, of Flynn, Gippsland, aged 23 years.
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