Alan Wilson Morey

Alan Wilson Morey of North Adelaide was born on 1 March 1893. He was initially educated at King’s School, then Tormore House, North Adelaide before later attending Queen’s School where in 1907 he won a scholarship to St Peter's College. He took first place in the higher public examination and throughout his scholastic career won several scholarships.

He passed the primary, junior, senior and higher public examinations at the University of Adelaide with great credit, and in 1911 he won a Government bursary and the Hartley studentship. He entered on the medical course, and he passed the first and second year’s examinations with honors before he was selected as Rhodes scholar for South Australia on 12 December 1913.

He was successful in almost every task he turned his mind to, had a great fondness for sport, and although he was most proficient in rowing and shooting acquitted himself very well in sports such as cricket, boxing, football, tennis and lacrosse.

In late 1914 after receiving a commission in the British Army Alan proudly wrote to the School Magazine.

...I have just received my commission in the 11th Royal Scots, and I’m going down to Aldershot tomorrow. Only yesterday I signed on for the Public Schools and Universities of the Fusiliers.

The 11th Battalion was formed at Edinburgh in August 1914 and attached to the 27th Brigade, 9th (Scottish) Division in the Border area near Aldershot. In May 1915, the battalion landed in France and on 11 November 1918 with the 27th Brigade, 9th (Scottish) Division was in Belgium near Courtrail. 

For his actions at Loos Lieutenant Alan Morey 11th Battalion, The Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment) was awarded the Military Cross.

By mid 1916, Lieutenant Alan Morey MC then with the Royal Flying Corps was experiencing his fair share of hazards flying the early model aircraft.

In fact, his injuries were indeed very serious and before he had any chance of walking or flying again Alan had to undergo major surgery. 

Lieutenant Alan Wilson Morey MC, 60th Squadron, Royal Flying Corps, was killed in action on 24 January 1918.

Taken from Virtual War Memorial Australia - https://vwma.org.au/explore/people/795559 - Accessed 24 February 2021