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We remember Simeon Riley
We remember Simeon Riley
Timeline
Timeline
1898
birth
Jamaica
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1898
1924
events
unclaimed
medals
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1924
service
British Army
Private
6421
British West Indies Regiment
2nd Battalion
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service
British Army
Private
6421
West India Regiment
2nd Battalion
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1916
death
Tanzania, United Republic of
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15th May 1916
burial
Tanzania, United Republic of
Screen Wall Mem. Garden "C".
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Simeon |
| Initials | S |
| Last Name | Riley |
| Source | 9072696 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6421 | British West Indies Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 6421 | West India Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Riley | father |
Media
Media
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Dar es Salaam War Cemetery, Tanzania 1Dar es Salaam War Cemetery, Tanzania where Simeon Riley is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Dar es Salaam War Cemetery, Tanzania 2Dar es Salaam War Cemetery, Tanzania where Simeon Riley is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Dar es Salaam War Cemetery, Tanzania 3Dar es Salaam War Cemetery, Tanzania where Simeon Riley is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Dar es Salaam War Cemetery, Tanzania 4Dar es Salaam War Cemetery, Tanzania where Simeon Riley is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Dar es Salaam War Cemetery, Tanzania 5Dar es Salaam War Cemetery, Tanzania where Simeon Riley is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Life stories with stories to tellMore about Life stories with stories to tell
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Dar Es Salaam War Cemetery, TanzaniaMore about Dar Es Salaam War Cemetery, Tanzania
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African commemoration of the West Indies Regiments: WIR and BWIRMore about African commemoration of the West Indies Regiments: WIR and BWIR
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Stories to tell from the West IndiesMore about Stories to tell from the West Indies
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British armed forces and overseas deaths and burials Transcription | Deborah102878 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UK, WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920 | Deborah102878 | |
| UK, Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929 | Deborah102878 | |
| UK, Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929 (2) | Deborah102878 | |
| UK, Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929 (3) | Deborah102878 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| West India Regiment | Deborah102878 | |
| Dar es Salaam War Cemetery, Tanzania 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Dar es Salaam War Cemetery, Tanzania 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Dar es Salaam War Cemetery, Tanzania 3 | Vincent96527 | |
| Dar es Salaam War Cemetery, Tanzania 4 | Vincent96527 | |
| Dar es Salaam War Cemetery, Tanzania 5 | Vincent96527 |
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Stories
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