| Regimental number | 6556 |
| Place of birth | Middle Creek Queensland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Grazier |
| Address | Haran, Moonie via Dalby, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Father, E J Rielly, Rangeville, South Street, Toowoomba, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, 21st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A36 Boonah on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Queensland Garden of Remembrance |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: 6555 Pte William Henry RIELLY, 15th Bn, returned to Australia, 9 February 1919; 6557 Pte Thomas RIELLY, 15th Bn, killed in action, 10 July 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Toowoomba Cemetery |