Son of Alfred and Christina de la Rey; husband of Mary de la Rey, of Morts Rd., Mortdale, New South Wales. Native of Rustenburg, South Africa. Nephew of General Jacobus de la Rey. His father died in service in the Boer War
LG 15 September 1919 - "Near CLERY-sur-SOMME during the battle of August 30th and 31st, this stretcher bearer showed great courage in closely following the attack and rescuing and dressing wounded under enemy barrage and intense machine gun fire. He was in charge of stretcher bearers and showed great organising ability, while his knowledge of the German language enabled him to employ prisoners in the work of carrying. Owing to his good work the clearance of all this Battalion's casualties was made in record time. His courage and resourcefulness were an object lesson to all." Source: "Commonwealth Gazette" No. 109