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Marine LtGen William Edward Riley.
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Contact Info
Home Town Minneapolis
Last Address U.S. Naval Hospital Annapolis, MD
Date of Passing Apr 28, 1970
Location of Interment Arlington National Cemetery (VLM) - Arlington, Virginia
LtGen William Edward Riley retired from active duty on May 31, 1951. From August 1949 until June 1953 he served as Chief of Staff, United Nations Truce Supervision Organization for Palestine. He then served as Deputy Director for Management, U.S. Foreign Operations Administration from September 1953 until May 1955. Following that he served as Director of the United States Operations Mission in Turkey.
The General died on April 28, 1970 at the age of 73. He was buried with Full Honors at Arlington National Cemetery.
Other Comments:
LtGen Riley had a very exceptional career in the U.S. Marine Corps. He continually proved his capabilities in both combat and operations/planning.
World War II/American Theater
From Month/Year
December / 1941
To Month/Year
September / 1945
Description Defense of American Interests and American property and territories.
