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We remember George Dowling Riordan
We remember George Dowling Riordan
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1914
dates
Age 23
Source:9416193
12th October 1914
1914
enlistment
At Thomas Mount , Madras
India
Source:9416193
12th October 1914
1917
marriage
Alice Mary Small
Source:9416193
April 1917
service
British Army
Gunner
51396
Royal Field Artillery
Source:3749897
service
British Army
Gunner
WR/100361
Royal Engineers
Source:3749897
service
British Army
Gunner
602073
Royal Engineers
Source:3749897
sibling
John Arthur Riordan
Source:9416193
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Dowling |
| Initials | GD |
| Last Name | Riordan |
| Source | 9416193 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 51396 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | WR/100361 | Royal Engineers | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 602073 | Royal Engineers | Gunner |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine Amelia Riordan | mother | ||
| Cornelius Aloysius Riordan | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Arthur Riordan | brother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Mary Small | wife | April 1917 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-10-12 | 5'8" |
Media
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 Service Records 1914-1920 | Beverly33563 |
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