John Phillip Rilley or Riley (January 22, 1877 – November 16, 1950) was a landsman serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Riley was born January 22, 1877, in Allentown, Pennsylvania and after entering the navy was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the U.S.S.
[1] He died on November 16, 1950, and is buried in Greenlawn Cemetery in Salem, Massachusetts.
Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Riley displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
[1] This biographical article related to the United States Navy is a stub.