RILEY, Bernard
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Rank:
Lance Bombardier
Unit / Base:
2 Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Artillery
Service:
Army
Service Number:
1695115
Gunner Bernard Riley was attested into the Royal Artillery in 1940 and later volunteered for the commandos. Gunner Riley, No.2 Commando, was first wounded 9 September 1943 during operations at Salerno, Italy. Promoted Acting Lance Bombardier he was wounded a second time 29/30 July 1944 during operations at Spilje Bay, Albania. Member of the Commando Association last known residing Wythenshaw, Manchester.
Sources
Sources
RA Attestations Registers.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/69 and 80.
WW2 Medal Cards Index.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/69 and 80.
WW2 Medal Cards Index.
Commando Association Lost Legion List 10 (1977).
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