Frederick Riley (footballer)
Frederick Riley (9 January 1912 – 7 December 1942) was an English footballer who represented Great Britain at the 1936 Summer Olympics.[1][2] Riley played amateur football for Casuals. He was killed when his plane was shot down over France during World War II.[3][4]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 9 January 1912 | ||
| Place of birth | Manchester, England | ||
| Date of death | 7 December 1942 (aged 30) | ||
| Place of death | Desvres, France | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Casuals | |||
| International career | |||
| 1936 | Great Britain | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Personal life
Riley enlisted in the Royal Air Force in February 1939, and was transferred to active service soon after the start of the Second World War.[5] As part of No. 263 Squadron, he took part in the Battle of Britain flying Supermarine Spitfires.[5] On 7 December 1942, Riley, by then a Flight Lieutenant, was shot down and killed during a reconnaissance mission over France.[5] He was buried at Boulogne Eastern Cemetery.[5][6]
References
- Frederick Riley – FIFA competition record (archived)
- "Frederick Riley". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 22 April 2016. Retrieved 29 March 2016.
- "Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 24 July 2018.
- "Frederick Riley". Olympedia. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
- "The Airmen's Stories – P/O F Riley". The Battle of Britain London Monument. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
- "Casualty Details: Riley, Frederick". Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
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