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1883 May 1. Born at Bombay, India. , son of Edward O'Reilly who worked for Gov of India Telegraphic Co.. His next of kin is a friend, Miss Lewis at 4 Craigan Av, Addiscombe.
Educated at Cathedral High School and Wellington College
1906 to 1910 In Bombay Volunteer Rifles
1911 Oct 23. Leaves UK for Calcutta. He is a mechanic
1914 Sep 12. Enlisted in London. He was a Tea Planter
1915 Mar 16 Lands in France
1917 Mar. He has not been writing as often as he should
1918 May 1. Commissioned 2nd Lt in Indian Army
1918 Aug 1.Appointed 2nd Lt in Indian Army. Ralph O'Reilly, Gen. List. 1st Aug. 1918, but to rank from 1st May 1918
1919 Oct 6. Appointed Staff Captain. Lt. (T./Capt.) R. O'Reilly, I.A.R.O.
1919 Dec 3. Appointed Staff Captain. Lieut, (temp. Capt.) R. O'Reilly, I.A.R.O., from 3rd Dec. 1919 to 30th Sept. 1920
1920 Oct 1. The KING has approved the grant of temporary rank to the undermentioned whilst holding appointments 'in India as follows:. As Captain. Lieut. R. O'Reilly, 122nd Rajputana Inf., while Staff Captain, 24th Sept. 1920, and is permitted to retain his temp, rank while Bde. Maj. from 1st Oct. .1920.
1920 Oct 1. Appointed Brigade Major. Lieut, (temp. Capt.) R. O'Reilly, I.A.R.O., attd. 122nd Inf., from 1st Oct. to 14th Dec. 1920.
1920 Dec 15. Appointed Staff Captain. Lieut, (temp. Capt.) R. O'Reilly, I.A.R.O., from 15th Dec. 1920 to 14th Jan. 1921
1921 Jun 22 Demobilised to 94 Kennilworth Av, Wimbledon
1921 Oct 26. Joined ADRIC with service no 2127. Posted to E Coy
1922 Jan 18. Discharged on demobilisation of ADRIC
1953 May 9. Died Clonakilty, Cork. aged 70
WO 339/124450