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William Henry RICKARD

Regimental number7090
Place of birthSydney New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationElectrical engineer
Address'Vienna', Falconer Street, Ryde, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinFather, William Henry Rickard, 'Vienna', Falconer Street, Ryde, New South Wales
Enlistment date17 August 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll2 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 5, Brigade HQ
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/33/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A34 Persic on 18 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Field Artillery Brigade
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Not awarded.
Recommendation date: 5 September 1918

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette No. 31448, 11 July 1919; 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124, 30 October 1919.
Recommendation date: 3 February 1919

FateReturned to Australia 27 April 1919
Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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