John RILEY

Regimental number1179
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationBushman
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinFather, H Riley, Hokitika, New Zealand
Enlistment dateNO ENTRY
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name8th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/25/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on 22 December 1914
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


'Devotion to duty & good work as runner at Pozieres.'
Recommendation date: 31 July 1916

Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)Name does not appear on Nominal Roll