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We remember William A Riordan
We remember William A Riordan
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1918
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
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21st September 1918
1918
dates
Age 27
Source:9632032
21st September 1918
1918
service
British Army
Gunner
62669
Royal garrison Artillery
Source:9632032
21st September 1918
1920
marriage
Eva Gwendolin Coneybeare
Source:9631856
15th April 1920
appointments
Establishing and Maintaing Communication
Source:9632032
service
British Army
Gunner
62669
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:3750011
1950
death
Not War Related
East Harptree Bristol
United Kingdom
Source:9631595
27th December 1950
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William A |
| Initials | WA |
| Last Name | Riordan |
| Source | 3750011 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 62669 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 62669 | Royal garrison Artillery | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eva Gwendolin Coneybeare | wife | 15th April 1920 |
Media
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Certificate of Birth 1891William Andrew Riordan,second son to Daniel Riordan and elizabeth Riordan formerly Brewer.Contributed by:
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Death Certificate 1950The Death Certificate of William Andrew Riordan in December 1950.Contributed by:
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Distinguished Conduct MedalThis is a copy in the London gazette in 1920 for the award of DCM to William Andrew Riordan for his conduct 0n the 21st of september 1918Contributed by:
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William Andrew RiordanSeen here(back right) with some members of his family, frm left John,Kathleen,Timothy(Ted in uniform) William, Julia and Michael (Frank) Riordan.Contributed by:
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William Andrew RiordanWilliam Andrew Riordan with his wife Eva Gwendolin (known as Gwen) Riordan formerly Coneybeare. married on the 15th of april 1920. they had five children four boys and one girl. William died in 1950 and Gwen died in 1972.Contributed by:
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WW1 Service Medal and Award Rolls 1914-1920Evidence of William's Distinguished Conduct Medal.Contributed by:
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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 WW1 Medal Rolls Index Card | clare160945 | |
| Description of action in Palestine. | clare160945 | |
| The Battle of Hablus 1918 | clare160945 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| William Andrew Riordan | clare160945 | |
| Certificate of Birth 1891 | clare160945 | |
| Death Certificate 1950 | clare160945 | |
| Marriage Certificate | clare160945 | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal | clare160945 | |
| William Andrew Riordan | clare160945 | |
| William Andrew Riordan | clare160945 | |
| 1891 Census | clare160945 | |
| WW1 Service Medal and Award Rolls 1914-1920 | clare160945 |
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