Langford Wellman Colley-Priest
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Langford Wellman Colley-Priest MM (September 1890 ā 11/12 February 1928)[2] was an Australian stretcher bearer during the First World War for the 8th Field Ambulance. He was awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous gallantry on the Western Front in 1917. He survived the war, but later drowned in 1928, and his body is believed to have been eaten by a shark.
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Langford Wellman Colley-Priest | |
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Born | September 1890 Glebe, New South Wales |
Died | February 1928 (aged 37) Balmoral, New South Wales |
Allegiance | Australia |
Service/ | Australian Imperial Force |
Years of service | 1915ā1919 |
Rank | Private |
Service number | 6618[1] |
Unit | 8th Australian Field Ambulance |
Battles/wars | First World War |
Awards | Military Medal |
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