Born Coln, Lancashire, 1893. Son of Mary Ellen Riley at 26, Wentworth Street, Hull (war Pension address).
A Labourer. Described as 5 foot, 6.5 inches tall, 118 lbs weight, 35-38 inch chest, hazel eyes, Light brown hair, Tattoos on Right forearm, Roman Catholic religion.
Enlisted at Manchester on 8th Sept 1914. Served in the 11th Lancashire Fusiliers and Labour Corps. Discharged with sickness, on 4th April 1916. Awarded Silver War Badge (No: 72134).
Died on 27 Dec 1924, aged 31.
First name:
WILLIAM
Regiment:
Military Number:
7265/503539
Rank:
Private
Date Died
27/12/1924
Place died:
Hull, UK
Age:
31
