Regimental number | 6618 |
Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Warehouseman |
Address | 'Baremar', Sutherland Street, Neutral Bay, Sydney, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Father, George W Colley-Priest, 'Baremar', Sutherland Street, Neutral Bay, Sydney, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 8th Field Ambulance, Section A |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from |
From Embarkation Rolls it is not possible to distinguish the embarkation details of individual officers and men: 6 officers and 156 others embarked on HMAT A11 'Ascanius' from Melbourne on 10 November 1915; 1 officer and 50 others embarked on HMAT A58 'Kabringa' from Melbourne on 8 November 1915; 1 officer and 16 others embarked on HMAT A2 'Geelong' from Adelaide on 12 November 1915; 1 officer and 4 others embarked on HMAT A13 'Katuna' from Adelaide on 9 November 1915; and | |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Field Ambulance |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'On 21.9.17 while stationed at 19th Battalion R.A.P. near WESTHOEK the members of this squad displayed conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty whilst continuously carrying wounded from that post to Bellewaarde Ridge under very heavy shell fire of all kins, H.E., shrapnel and gas shells. On several occasions these men volunteered to carry urgent cases during a very intense period of the barrage. Throughout the action they showed great courage and devotion to duty, working continuously, and were responsible for saving many lives.' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: |