Nov. 4, 1921-July 7, 1944
The News-Palladium (Benton Harbor, Mich.), Wednesday, August 16 1944, page 3, col 3
Two Niles Men Are Reported Killed In France And Pacific
Niles, Aug. 16--Two more Niles men have been reported killed in action, raising Niles' war-time death toll to 22 today.
Pvt. Robert D. Riley, 22, with the U.S. Marine Corps, was reported killed in the Pacific area. Wounded twice previously, Pvt. Riley had been overseas since November, 1942, and had fought in the Solomon and in other major battle areas. He was born November 4, 1921 in Buchanan and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Riley of 24 Parkway, Niles.
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Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, May 12, 1948, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library
Body of Pvt. Riley to Arrive From Saipan in U.S. Soon; Burial Here
The body of Pvt. Robert Dale Riley, of the marine corps, who was killed at Saipan on July 7, 1944, is enroute to the United States, according to notice received by his parents today.
A military funeral will be conducted upon arrival of the body at the Pifer funeral home. No date has been set for arrival.
Private Riley was the son of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Riley, 24 Parkway, who survive. Other survivors are three brothers, Harold, Mishawaka; Donald, rural route three; and John, at home; three sisters, Mrs. June Frazier, rural route four; Norma Jean and Beverly Ann, both at home.
Niles Daily Star, Monday, June 14, 1948, page 2, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library
RILEY RITES WEDNESDAY
Last rites for Pvt. Robert Dale Riley, 22, late son of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Riley, 24 Parkway, will be held at 2 p.m. , Wednesday at the First Methodist church, the Rev. L. George Beacock officiating.
Friends may call at the Pifer funeral home Tuesday night, where the body will be held until the services on Wednesday.
Pvt. Riley's body will arrive here Tuesday after having been shipped from over-seas, where he was killed in action as a member of the marine corps on July 7, 1944, at Saipan.
Announcement has been made that members of the Navy Mothers are requested to meet at 1:45 p.m., Wednesday in front of the postoffice before attending rites for Riley.
Members of Mothers of World War II are requested to meet at 1:45 p.m., in front of the First Methodist church to attend services for Pvt. Riley.
Daughters of America members are requested also to meet at 1:45 p.m., Wednesday at the Methodist church to attend the Riley services.