Rifleman

James Riordan

Conflict: 
WW1
Additional Information: 

Son of Patrick and Mary Riordan, of Charing Cross, Canterbury, New Zealand.

References:
  • CWGC
  • Archives New Zealand
NZ WAR GRAVES

Public Contributions:

James Riordan was born on 6 November 1887, and his parents were Patrick Riordan and Mary Burke of Charing Cross (Kirwee). His brother Patrick's address as next of kin was written as Springdon in erro... Read More

Personal Tributes:

Casualty

Service Number: 
23436
Name:
James Riordan
Rank: 
Rifleman
Date of Birth:
06 November 1887
Next of Kin: 
P.J. Riordan (brother), Springdon, Southland, New Zealand
Date of Enlistment:
Not known
Occupation on Enlistment:
Farmer
Armed Force: 
Army
Unit:
3 New Zealand (Rifle) Brigade, 3 Battalion

Casualty Details

Cause of Death:
Died of wounds
Date of Death:
11 October 1916
Day of Death:
Wednesday
Age at Death: 
29
Conflict: 
WW1

Embarkation Details

Embarkation Body:
New Zealand Rifle Brigade
Embarkation Place:
Wellington, New Zealand
Embarkment Date:
27 May 1916
Transport:

HMNZT 54
HMNZT 55
Vessel:
Willochra or Tofua
Destination:
Plymouth or Devonport, England

Text in italics supplied by Cenotaph Online, Auckland War Memorial Museum

Cemetery

Cemetery Reference: 
VII. C. 1.
Cemetery Location: 
France
James Riordan
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