MANLEY, George Henry

30 October 1858 – 7 November 1918

Origin Exeter, Devonshire, England
Accompanying Family Wife - Annie, Son - George & Daughters - Violet & Grace
First settled in Albany, WA
Original Occupation Soldier
Occupation in Australia Soldier

AUSTRALIA

Departure Port London (Bombay)
Arrival Year 1895

Albany

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Sergeant Major George Henry MANLEY aged 16 years joined the Royal Horse Artillery of the British Army. He served in England, Ireland and India (19 years), during the Afghan War 1878-1880 and many skirmishes throughout India. He had an affinity with horses and was a volunteer at the Lucknow Race Club for many years. He was stationed at the Forts at Albany, later training groups for the Boer War. His wife, Annie & three children accompanied him.

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