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Barney William RICKWOOD

Regimental number275
Place of birthSydney New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationStockman
AddressC/o T Buller, Swan Bay, Richmond River, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinSister, Miss Eileen Rickwood, C/o Mrs T Weeks, 93 Frederickson Street, St Peters, Sydney, New South Wales
Enlistment date24 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name41st Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/58/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on 18 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll41st Battalion
FateKilled in Action 29 September 1918
Age at death from cemetery records24
Place of burialUnicorn 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: 30 August 1918

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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