| Accession Number | RELAWM12223 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Heraldry |
| Physical description | Paint, Wood |
| Location | Main Bld: First World War Gallery: Western Front 1916: Pozieres Losses |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | France |
| Date made | c 1916 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Wooden cross grave marker : Gunner F M Priddle, 5 Field Artillery Brigade, AIF
Description
Wooden cross grave marker that has been partially whitewashed. Marked in black paint on the outer planks of the cross is 'KILLED IN ACTION / 30TH JULY 1916'. Marked on the cross in black paint is 'IN MEMORY OF / NO. 7831. GNR. F. M. PRIDLE / 5TH F.A.B. / A.I.F.'
History / Summary
Wooden cross grave marker of 7831 Gunner Frederic Murchison Priddle, 5th Field Artillery Brigade, A.I.F. Priddle was born in Cumberland, Sydney. He was 19 years and 8 months when he enlisted on 19 September 1915.
Priddle disembarked at Marseille, France on 26 March 1916 and four months later he was killed in action at Pozieres, France on 30 July 1916.
The cross was erected over his grave in Gordon Dump Cemetery, Ovillers la Boisselle, Picardie, France and later removed by his father when permanent headstones were erected to replace the temporary ones.