FERRELL Aaron William

William was a married man and 44y 8m old when he enlisted in 1915.
Wife Annie Lavinia
A seaman with 20 years service in the Royal Naval Reserves

Invalided home from Egypt 4 Nov 1916 due to an aortic aneurism caused by a "life of hard work" - finding of medical board.

GYMPIE TIMES 11 March 1919
Death at Tewantin
William Ferrell a returned soldier - been a resident for some time died suddenly –suffered a weak heart a result of service with the AIF.
Invalided home from the front – bought a motor boat for hire on Noosa River. Widow at Noosa – no children – Brother Mr M Ferrell at Cooroy.
A military funeral – pall bearers four returned soldiers Sgts A Glasgow Gympie and J Rodgers, Ptes. B Ross and Moessenger Kilkivan and Messrs HF Walker MLA and Wm. Fergusson
– service graveside – J Gunders Methodist.