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We remember Gordon Priestley
We remember Gordon Priestley
Timeline
Timeline
1858
sibling
George Priestley
Source:8806803
June 1858
1884
sibling
Fred Priestley
Source:8806803
27th November 1884
1887
sibling
Andrew Priestley
Source:8806803
April 1887
1891
location
Sun Cottages, Wackerfield, Co Durham, England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8806803
5th April 1891 - 2nd April 1911
1893
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7405318
1893
1893
dates
Age 8
Source:8806803
April 1893
1896
sibling
Isabella Priestley
Source:8806803
1896
1897
sibling
Oliver Priestley
Source:8806803
25th November 1897
1900
sibling
Hilda May Priestley
Source:8806803
July 1900
1911
location
Fell Houses, Cockfield, Co Durham, England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8806803
2nd April 1911 - 15th May 1932
service
British Army
Serjeant
2197
Durham Light Infantry
Source:3600382
service
British Army
Serjeant
250165
Durham Light Infantry
Source:3600382
1917
death
Source:7405318
26th October 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7405318
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Gordon |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Priestley |
| Source | 3600382 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fell Houses, Cockfield, Co Durham, England | United Kingdom | parents address | 2nd April 1911 - 15th May 1932 | |
| Sun Cottages, Wackerfield, Co Durham, England | United Kingdom | parents address | 5th April 1891 - 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2197 | Durham Light Infantry | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 250165 | Durham Light Infantry | Serjeant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann | mother | ||
| Emmanuel Priestley | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Priestley | brother | June 1858 | |
| Fred Priestley | brother | 27th November 1884 | |
| Andrew Priestley | brother | April 1887 | |
| Isabella Priestley | sister | 1896 | |
| Oliver Priestley | brother | 25th November 1897 | |
| Hilda May Priestley | sister | July 1900 |
Media
Media
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Victory Medal LetterThis letter was received by Oliver Priestley with Gordon's medalsContributed by:
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Gordon's Headstone in CockfieldHis parents had this heart shaped gravestone laid next to his older brother Andrew who was killed in 1908.Contributed by:
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Star 1914 - 1915Copy of the letter that came with his 1914 - 1915 Star.Contributed by:
Karen107814
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Baptism | Karen107814 | |
| 1901 England Census | Karen107814 | |
| 1911 England Census | Karen107814 | |
| National Army Museum; Chelsea, London, England; Soldiers' Effects Records, | Karen107814 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Sgt Grodon Priestley | Karen107814 | |
| Sgt Grodon Priestley, DLI | Karen107814 | |
| Victory Medal Letter | Karen107814 | |
| Gordon's Headstone in Cockfield | Karen107814 | |
| Star 1914 - 1915 | Karen107814 |
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