Thomas F. Riley

Thomas Felton Riley
BG Thomas F. Riley, USMC
Born	(1912-07-06)July 6, 1912 Harrisonburg, Virginia, US
Died	February 19, 1998(1998-02-19) (aged 85) Newport Beach, California, US
Buried	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1935–1964
Rank	Brigadier general
Service number	0-5133
Commands	Inspector General of the Marine Corps 1st Marine Division
Battles/wars	World War II Occupation of Iceland Guadalcanal Campaign Bougainville Campaign Landing on Emirau Battle of Saipan Recapture of Guam
Awards	Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal Navy Commendation Medal
Other work	Orange County Supervisor

Thomas Felton Riley (July 6, 1912 – February 19, 1998) was a decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of brigadier general. He is most noted for his service during the Guadalcanal Campaign as the commanding officer of First Aviator Engineer Battalion. Riley completed his career as Inspector General of the Marine Corps in 1964 and then served as Orange County Supervisor 1974–1994^[1] as well as Chair of the Orange County Board of Supervisors from 1977–1979, 1985–1986, and 1989–1990, and Vice Chair from 1984–1985 and 1988–1989.