| Regimental number | 3715 |
| Place of birth | Pittsworth, Queensland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Goondiwindi, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Height | 5' 4.75" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, John Henry Riley, Goondiwindi, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Charters Towers, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 49th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/66/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 3715A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 49th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Spelt John Henery Riley on NR |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Tried by Field General Court Martial, 20 August 1918, on charges (1) Deserting His Majesty's Service from 7.30 pm 31 July 1918 until surrendering at 8.30 pm 7 August 1918; (2) Escaping while under arrest. Found Guilty on both charges. Sentenced to 5 years' penal servitude. Sentence commuted to 2 years' imprisonment with hard labour, 5 November 1918. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Suevic', 23 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 8 October 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, RILEY John Henry |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
