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Robert Whiteley

Private

8th Light Horse Regiment

Medals Earned

  • British War Medal
  • 1914-15 Star
  • Victory Medal

Tree Information

  • Species: Populus Canadensis
  • Planted By: Miss B. Guy
  • Plaque: 718

Additional Info

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Biography

Allan Robert Whiteley was born in Ballarat, Victoria, was single and was employed as a Dairyman. He enlisted in Melbourne, Victoria at the age of 19. He volunteered and was stationed with the 8th Light Horse Regiment with the Regimental number 1149. He was discharged and Returned to Australia on the 17th of August 1916.

Lucas’s Staffs Appreciation of Brave Men, the original Avenue register, records his name as Robert A. Whitely.

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour