Born in
Anfield, Liverpool, Briley was the son of a cart wheel maker. He was educated at the
Douglas High School for Boys in the
Isle of Man. In 1983, he returned to the United Kingdom and later became the defence correspondent. He took retirement in 1990. In recognition of his services to journalism, Briley was appointed
OBE in 1991. He was also involved with the
Falkland Islands Association, advocating for the self-determination of the islanders. Briley authored
Fight for Falklands Freedom, which detailed the 1982 conflict and its aftermath. ==Bibliography==