Ernest Yelland (1894–1967)
Ernest Yelland, n.d.
from Bank of NSW Roll of Honour
ERNEST YELLAND, son of Mr. G. J. and Mrs. Catherine Yelland, was born at Taringa, Queensland, on 14th August, 1894. He was educated at the Ipswich Boys’ Grammar School, and entered the service of the Bank at Ipswich on 23rd January, 1912. He was transferred to Fortitude Valley on 8th March, 1912.
Enlisting with the A.I.F. on 25th April, 1915, Ernest Yelland left Australia as second-lieutenant in the 42nd Battalion. He was promoted to the rank of lieutenant in 1916 and to that of captain the following year.
Captain Ernest Yelland served in Egypt in June, 1916, and in France and Belgium from October, 1916, to May, 1918. In June, 1917, he was mentioned in despatches for distinguished service in the field.
Original Publication
Additional Resources
- World War I service record, item B2455, YELLAND E, National Archives of Australia
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Yelland, Lilian Emily (wife)
Citation details
'Yelland, Ernest (1894–1967)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/yelland-ernest-19696/text31001, accessed 11 September 2024.
Ernest Yelland, n.d.
from Bank of NSW Roll of Honour
Life Summary [details]
Birth
14 August,
1894
Taringa, Brisbane,
Queensland,
Australia
Death
7 July,
1967
(aged 72)
Brisbane,
Queensland,
Australia
Religious Influence
Includes the religion in which subjects were raised, have chosen themselves, attendance at religious schools and/or religious funeral rites; Atheism and Agnosticism have been included.