Darrell Horsley (1892–1999)
LATE PTE. DARRELL HORSLEY.
News has been received that Pte. Darrell Horsley died of gunshot wounds which necessitated the amputation of his legs, in the 5th General Hospital, France, on March 9, 1917. Deceased was 24 years of age, and was the eldest son of Mr. J. Horsley, of Fulham. He enlisted in July, 1915 and embarked on October 27, 1915, and for the last nine months had been serving in France. His death came as a great blow to all his friends, as he was much esteemed and respected.
Original publication
Additional Resources and Scholarship
- World War I service record, item B2455, HORSLEY D 3365, National Archives of Australia
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Horsley, Mary Jane (mother)
- Horsley, John (father)
- Loveday, Doris (sister)
- Robinson, Nina (sister)
- Horsley, Lindsay (brother)
- Horsley, Victor (brother)
Citation details
'Horsley, Darrell (1892–1999)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/horsley-darrell-20089/text31194, accessed 28 March 2025.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
1892
Fulham, Adelaide,
South Australia,
Australia
Death
30 November, 1999 (aged ~ 107)
Cause of Death
Religious Influence
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