b. 1837 Ireland. d. ?
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 04/04/1865 Fort Blakely. Alabama.
Riley enlisted in New Orleans served with Company D of the 1st Louisiana Cavalry Regiment. He was a private for most of his service, including during the action from which he received his Medal of Honor. On 4 April 1865, during the Battle of Fort Blakely near Fort Blakely, Alabama, Riley captured the flag of the 6th Alabama Cavalry Regiment. He received his Medal on June 8, 1865.
MOH CITATION:
Captured the flag of the 6th Alabama Cavalry (C.S.A.).
BURIAL LOCATION: UNKNOWN.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.