George Riach

M, #5227, b. circa 1891, d. 10 July 1916
Pedigree
     George Riach was born circa 1891. He was the son of William Riach and Jessie Cowie. George Riach was also known as George Reaich. George died on 10 July 1916 at Adriatic Sea. George Riach served as Engineer on HM Drifter Frigate Bird and died of wounds received in action.1 He was buried after 10 July 1916 at Bari War Cemetery, Bari, Italy.2

Citations

  1. [S4042] George Riach, Gravestone inscription data, "NM151209, George Riach (Reaich), c. 1891 to 10 July 1916. Occupation : Engineer. Date of Birth : c. 1891. Headstone Ref : Rv(O)192. Date of Death : 10 July 1916. Place of Death : Adriatic Sea."
  2. [S4043] Debt of Honour Register and certificate, Casualty No 641824, "In Memory of Engineman George Reaich, 2030ES, H.M. Drifter Frigate Bird, Royal Naval Reserve who died on 10 July 1916 Age 25
    Son of William and Jessie Cowie Reaich, of 21, Mid St., Buckie, Banffshire. Remembered with Honour. Bari War Cemetery. Commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission."
    Grave Reference: 14. G. 35.