Veterans' Day: Thomas Percy Riley & Thomas Bowen Riley

Thomas Percy Riley (son of Thomas Roberts Riley)
Captain Infantry
Dates of Service 5 Aug 1917 to 7 Apr 1919

According to his obit, he first served on the Mexican Border and later in France with the  26th Division.  Here is info from the obit about his activity with the American Legion:

World War II "Old Man's" Draft Registration:

Thomas Bowen Riley (son of Thomas Percy Riley)
Dates of Service:  4 May 1942 -- 31 May 1946
Last Rank Major
Photos from 1943

Tom and his Aunt Sue in Akron

Lizzie Riley, Sue Riley, Theda Hill and Tom 1943

Thanks to Alice Addy Neal for this picture:

Family Picture Friday: Thomas Percy Riley & Thomas Bowen Riley

Alice Addy Neal sent this picture recently and didn't know who was in it.  It is Thomas Percy Riley and his wife Jessie (on the couch), on the floor is Thomas Bowen Riley with their three children Robin (the baby), Ty and Dave. Marquerita is on the couch between Tom and Jessie.  My guess this picture is from the late 50's or very early 60's.


It is nice to know that it could be identified and I will be forwarding the original onto Robin.  Don't forget that you can click on the picture to look at it bigger.

Following My Own Advice on Labeling Photos

This was a picture in the envelope Theda Hill sent me.  It was taken at the funeral of Elizabeth (Lizzie) Maybury Riley in September of 1946.  I had Ray identify everyone for me but I tried to figure out the best way to record the info.  I used Photoshop (filters>stylize>find edges) to outline and then painted the faces white, typed numbers on the faces.

There has to be a quicker way.  I messed with picture way too long.  It does make an easy to read guide to the picture though.  I should add to the outline the date and occasion information to make sure the record is complete.  I can place these two pictures on one page for you so you can print at home. Leave me a comment and I'll email you the file.