Eric Ernest PRIESTLY

Regimental number2244
Place of birthGlebe New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
Address11 Vincent Street, Balmain, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, H Priestly, 11 Vincent Street, Balmain, New South Wales
Enlistment date3 May 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name13th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/30/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 14 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll13th Battalion
FateDied of wounds 11 June 1918
Place of burialWidnes Cemetery (IVC, CE, 1977), Lancashire, England
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
70
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal