FARLEY Joseph H

Sergeant J.H. Farley 1st/1st Worcester Yeomanry, embarked at Avonmouth 9th April 1915 for service with the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, disembarked at Alexandria, Egypt on 24th April 1915. Died 13th August 1915.

Source for additional information: The Yeomanry Cavalry of Worcestershire 1914 – 1922.

Malvern News, 28th August 1915:
The death is reported of Sgt Joseph Farley, Worc Yeo of enteric fever in an Alexandria hospital on 13/8/15. He was a Malvern resident and businessman for many years. He usually enjoyed the best of health. He joined the Worc R at an early age and served with the regiment for 8 years, he subsequently joined the QOWH, and served an impressive 28 years with the Malvern Squadron. Prior to his departure to Egypt he went on a short leave to Great Malvern; and only 8 days ago his wife received a cheery letter from him. In private life, Joseph Farley was a genial man, and at convivial gatherings was the best of company. He was a talented banjoist and with his brother Mr Jack Farley often performed as “The Farley Brothers” at smoking converts at Malvern. At the annual ball of the Yeomanry at the Assembly Rooms he was a prominent figure, being a member of the Committee and MC. He has six brothers serving with the forces. Mr Fred Farley is a Lieutenant in the Artillery Brigade and has been in the think of the fighting, but so far is unscathed. Jack Farley, who emigrated to Australia, is serving with the AIF. Sgt Farley, 49 leaves a widow on Lower Newtown and 7 children; three under 14 and the youngest aged 6.