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We remember Albert Riley
We remember Albert Riley
Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
George Riley
Source:9271751
1883
1886
sibling
William Riley
Source:9271751
1886
1889
sibling
Alfred Riley
Source:9271751
1889
1892
sibling
Thomas Riley
Source:9271751
1892
1895
sibling
Sarah Riley
Source:9271751
1895
1898
1898
location
7 Marsh Street, Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9271746
20th January 1898
1901
dates
Age 3
Source:9271751
31st March 1901
1901
location
7 Marsh Street, Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9271751
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 13
Source:9271754
2nd April 1911
1911
location
7 Marsh Street, Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9271754
2nd April 1911
1916
dates
Age 18
Source:9271711
4th June 1916
1916
employment
Edge Setter - Shoe Trade
Source:9271711
4th June 1916
1916
enlistment
Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9271711
4th June 1916
1916
location
7 Marsh Street, Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9271711
4th June 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
30336
North Staffordshire Regiment
4th Battalion
Source:9271711
12th September 1916 - 18th March 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9271711
28th February 1917 - 3rd May 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
41990
Manchester Regiment
12th Battalion
Source:9271711
19th March 1917 - 3rd May 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Wounded in Action
Hospital/Institution
Source:9271711
25th April 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
41990
Manchester Regiment
Depot
Source:9271711
3rd May 1917 - 31st August 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
41990
Manchester Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:9271711
1st September 1917 - 21st September 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
61264
Royal Defence Corps
166 Protection Company
Source:9271711
22nd September 1917 - 29th June 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
109133
Durham Light Infantry
26th then 27th Battalion
Source:9271711
30th June 1918 - 26th September 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
109133
Durham Light infantry
2/7th Battalion
Source:9271711
27th September 1918 - 14th November 1919
1918
theatres
Russia :3
Source:9271711
6th October 1918 - 11th September 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9271711
14th November 1919
1920
marriage
Annie Ashbrook
Source:9271763
1920
1922
children
Margery E Riley later Shrehorn
Source:9271763
27th December 1922
1924
children
Eric Riley
Source:9271763
5th March 1924
1939
dates
Age 41
Source:9271763
29th September 1939
1939
employment
Shoe Hand
Source:9271763
29th September 1939
1939
location
77 Marston Road, Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9271763
29th September 1939
1983
dates
Age 85
Source:9271774
1983
1983
death
Source:9271774
1983
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Riley |
| Source | 3744186 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Marsh Street, Stafford, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 20th January 1898 | |
| 7 Marsh Street, Stafford, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 7 Marsh Street, Stafford, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 7 Marsh Street, Stafford, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 4th June 1916 | |
| 77 Marston Road, Stafford, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 41990 | Manchester Regiment | Depot | Private | |
| British Army | 41990 | Manchester Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 61264 | Royal Defence Corps | 166 Protection Company | Private | |
| British Army | 109133 | Durham Light infantry | 2/7th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 30336 | North Staffordshire Regiment | 4th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 41990 | Manchester Regiment | 12th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 109133 | Durham Light Infantry | 26th then 27th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Riley | son | 5th March 1924 | |
| Margery E Riley later Shrehorn | daughter | 27th December 1922 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Riley | mother | ||
| John Aka Jack Riley | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Riley | brother | 1883 | |
| William Riley | brother | 1886 | |
| Alfred Riley | brother | 1889 | |
| Thomas Riley | brother | 1892 | |
| Sarah Riley | sister | 1895 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Ashbrook | wife | 1920 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-06-04 | 5'1" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-06-04 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 | Barry1338 | |
| Staffordshire Baptisms | Barry1338 | |
| 1901 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1911 Census | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Marriages Index | Barry1338 | |
| 1939 National Register | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Deaths Index | Barry1338 |
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