Regimental number | 2191 |
Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Printer |
Address | Allerton, Liverpool Road, Enfield, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22.7 |
Height | 5' 3.75" |
Weight | 122 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M M Priestley, Aalerton, Liverpool Road, Enfield, New South Wales |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 18th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 18th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Robert and Sandra Crofts |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HS 'Kanowna', 9 September 1916; discharged (medically unfit: wounded, gun shot wound, head: severe), Sydney, 27 April 1917. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 48 |
Place of burial | St Thomas Cemetery (Section 2 Grave 6), Enfield, New South Wales |
Sources | NAA: B2455, PRIESTLEY James Frost |