| Regimental number | 27043 |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Next of kin | Father, J Riley, Plain Road, Fendalton, Christchurch |
| Rank on embarkation | Lance Corporal |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 17th Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Battalion, C Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Pakeha on |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'The Company Q.M.S. being detached on other duties Cpl Riley took over Q.M.S. duties in April 1918. Since then this NCO has carried out his duties faithfully and in a very efficient manner. On no occasion since April 1918 has he failed to get
through to his Company with rations and water.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Mentioned in Despatches 'Operations Messines: 7th June 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the attack on Messines this man led his section into an enemy strong point and personally killed three of the enemy. Although wounded he remained fighting until ordered back by his platoon commander.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 41, p. 11 |