Born Hull, 1890. Son of Elizabeth Colley, of 8, Dorset Gardens, Brunswick Avenue, Hull (War Pension address). A Tailor’s Assistant.
Called up for service, on 09/10/1916. Served as Private, 86699, Machine Gun Corps. Wounded by gun shot, on 23/01/1918. Wounded by Gas, on 16/10/1918. Discharged on 09/07/1919. Died of Tuberculosis, on 06/12/1920, aged 30. He left £153 to his mother, at this Probate Address.
His elder brother Gilbert Harold Colley (1889-1954), served as Private, 22005, Lincolnshire Regiment & the East Yorkshire Regiment.
| Name | Ernest Colley |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Rank | Private |
| Record Type | Military |
| Residence Place | 8, Dorset Gardens, Brunswick Avenue, Hull |
| Military Service Region | Yorkshire, North East |
| Military Country | England |
| Death Date | 6 Dec 1920 |
| Service Number | 86699 |
| Corps, Regiment or Unit | Machine Gun Corps, Army Service Corps & Training Reserves Battalion |
| Service Branch | Military (Army) |
| Title | WWI Pension Record Cards and Ledgers |
| Description | Pension Record Card Ledgers |
| Reference Number | 4/Mc/No.2341 |
First name:
Ernest
Regiment:
Military Number:
86699
Rank:
Private
Date Died
06/12/1920
Age:
30
