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We remember Squire Riley
We remember Squire Riley
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1915
enlistment
Bury, Lancashire
United Kingdom
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4th January 1915
1915
marriage
Lavina Makin or Riley or Pugh
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18th December 1915
1916
hospitalisation
Scabies
Hospital/Institution
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9th January 1916 - 25th January 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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28th January 1916
1916
appointments
Lance Corporal
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1st March 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
39962
Cheshire Regiment
15th Battalion
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19th May 1916 - 2nd November 1916
employment
Paper Maker
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service
British Army
Private
14531
Lancashire Fusiliers
17th Battalion
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service
British Army
Lance Corporal
8909
Army Cyclist Corps
35th Divisional Cyclists Company
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1916
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7267604
Source:9044467
2nd November 1916
burial
Pas de Calais
France
I. H. 35.
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sibling
George Riley
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sibling
Harriot
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location
2 Topping Street, Elton, Bury. Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9044468
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Squire |
| Initials | S |
| Last Name | Riley |
| Source | 3747044 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Topping Street, Elton, Bury. Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 14531 | Lancashire Fusiliers | 17th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 8909 | Army Cyclist Corps | 35th Divisional Cyclists Company | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 39962 | Cheshire Regiment | 15th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriot Riley | mother | ||
| Harry Riley | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Riley | brother | ||
| Harriot | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavina Makin or Riley or Pugh | wife | 18th December 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01-04 | 5'1" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01-04 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Cheshire Regiment Cap BadgeCheshire Regiment Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by Squire Riley.
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Faubourg D'Amiens Cemetery, Arras, Pas de Calais 1Faubourg D'Amiens Cemetery, Arras, Pas de Calais, France where Squire Riley is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Faubourg D'Amiens Cemetery, Arras, Pas de Calais 2Faubourg D'Amiens Cemetery, Arras, Pas de Calais, France where Squire Riley is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Faubourg D'Amiens Cemetery, Arras, Pas de Calais 3Faubourg D'Amiens Cemetery, Arras, Pas de Calais, France where Squire Riley is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Faubourg D'Amiens Cemetery, Arras, Pas de Calais 4Faubourg D'Amiens Cemetery, Arras, Pas de Calais, France where Squire Riley is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Faubourg D'Amiens Cemetery, Arras, Pas de Calais 5Faubourg D'Amiens Cemetery, Arras, Pas de Calais, France where Squire Riley is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Victory MedalVictory Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Squire Riley.
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British War MedalBritish War Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Squire Riley.Contributed by:
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Lancashire Fusiliers Cap BadgeLancashire Fusiliers Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by Squire Riley.Contributed by:
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Army Cyclists Corps Cap BadgeArmy Cyclists Corps Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by Squire Riley.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Faubourg D'Amiens Cemetery, Arras, Pas de Calais, FranceMore about Faubourg D'Amiens Cemetery, Arras, Pas de Calais, France
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cheshire Regiment Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Faubourg D'Amiens Cemetery, Arras, Pas de Calais 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Faubourg D'Amiens Cemetery, Arras, Pas de Calais 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Faubourg D'Amiens Cemetery, Arras, Pas de Calais 3 | Vincent96527 | |
| Faubourg D'Amiens Cemetery, Arras, Pas de Calais 4 | Vincent96527 | |
| Faubourg D'Amiens Cemetery, Arras, Pas de Calais 5 | Vincent96527 | |
| Victory Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| British War Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| Lancashire Fusiliers Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Army Cyclists Corps Cap Badge | Vincent96527 |
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