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We remember Albert Edward Riley
We remember Albert Edward Riley
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1891
sibling
Florence Riley
Source:8526059
1891
1893
sibling
Clarence Riley
Source:8526059
1893
1899
sibling
Charles
Source:8526059
1899
1903
sibling
Elizabeth Riley
Source:8526056
1903
1905
sibling
Colin Riley
Source:8526056
1905
1911
employment
Farmer's son
Source:8526056
April 1911
1911
location
Partridge's Nest Farm, Spring Wood, Chesterton, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8526056
April 1911
1911
sibling
Walter Riley
Source:8810940
24th December 1911
1915
marriage
Eleanor Smart
Source:7162953
1915
1918
location
Mona Terrace, Alsager, Cheshire.
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7162953
September 1918
1918
death
Died of wounds
France
Source:7162953
Source:8526884
25th October 1918
1919
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8526447
11th March 1919
enlistment
Northwich, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:8526053
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
S/14783
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Source:5086379
service
British Army
Corporal
S/14783
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
2nd Battalion
Source:8526053
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8526248
burial
Nord
France
Source:7162953
sibling
Beatrice Riley
Source:8526059
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert Edward |
| Initials | AE |
| Last Name | Riley |
| Source | 5086379 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mona Terrace, Alsager, Cheshire. | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1918 | |
| Partridge's Nest Farm, Spring Wood, Chesterton, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | S/14783 | Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders | Acting Corporal | ||
| British Army | S/14783 | Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders | 2nd Battalion | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Riley | mother | ||
| Albert Riley | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Riley | sister | 1891 | |
| Clarence Riley | brother | 1893 | |
| Beatrice Riley | sister | ||
| Charles | brother | 1899 | |
| Elizabeth Riley | sister | 1903 | |
| Colin Riley | brother | 1905 | |
| Walter Riley | brother | 24th December 1911 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Smart | wife | 1915 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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 | Rob23648 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rob23648 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Gazette | Rob23648 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Argyll and Sutherland Highland Rgt | Rob23648 | |
| Gazette confirming Military Medal | Rob23648 | |
| Memorial to A.E LRiley and Family | Rob23648 |
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