Regimental number | 275 |
Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Stockman |
Address | C/o T Buller, Swan Bay, Richmond River, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Sister, Miss Eileen Rickwood, C/o Mrs T Weeks, 93 Frederickson Street, St Peters, Sydney, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 41st Battalion, A Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/58/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 41st Battalion |
Fate | Killed in Action |
Age at death from cemetery records | 24 |
Place of burial | Unicorn Cemetery (Plot III, Row C, Grave No. II), Vend'huille, France |
Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 134 |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Henry and Annie RICKWOOD. Native of Sydney, New South Wales |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as scout. He carried out valuable patrol work, and took part in raids. His splendid example of courage inspired all under him with confidence, even in the most adverse circumstances.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 137 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |