Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War Posthumous ‘Neuve Chapelle’ D.C.M. awarded to Acting Bombardier Albert Priestley, Royal Field Artillery; he was killed on the opening day of the battle

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (66216 A.Bmbr: A. Priestley. 104/Bty. R.F.A.) together with R.A. cap badge, nearly extremely fine (2) £400-500

D.C.M. London Gazette 3 June 1915:

‘For conspicuous gallantry and ability at Neuve Chapelle from 10th to 12th March 1915 in managing his communications with great skill. He was killed on this duty.’

Albert Priestley was born at Barnsley and enlisted at Manchester. He entered France on 6 October 1914 and was killed while employed as a signaller on the opening day of the battle of Neuve Chapelle, 10 March 1915. He is commemorated by name on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial.