Tasmanian War Casualties

WW1

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Priestley, Henry James Vivian

Born 7^th July 1887 Westbury Tasmania the son of George and Catherine Priestley (nee Roberts) married to Janet Nicola Tomkins, a draughtsman living in Western Australia he embarked Fremantle 2^nd November 1914 on board “HMAT Ascanius” with the 11^th Infantry Battalion.

He was killed in action 25^th April 1915 on the Gallipoli Peninsula and is commemorated in the Baby 700 Cemetery, Gallipoli Peninsula, Canakkale Province, Turkey

PRIESTLEY.-Henry James Vivian Priestley, Private, "B" company, 6th Platoon; 11th Battalion, 1st. AIF dearly loved youngest son of Catherine and the late Major George Priestley Tasmania and beloved husband of Janet Priestley late of 106 St. Leonard's Avenue, West Leederville, previously reported missing, and prisoner of war Turkey now reported killed at the Landing, Gallipoli April 25, 1915.

PRIESTLEY.-Henry James Vivian Priestley, Private, "B" coy 6th Platoon, 11th Battalion, 1st. A.I.F. dearly loved brother of Dr. and Mrs. Nelson Subiaco Miss Ida Priestley, Perth Sister Priestley. L.A.N.S. France, and Gunner Victor Priestley, (France.)

The West Australian 17^th August 1918

Photo Courtesy Bruce, NSW

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