| Regimental number | 10340 |
| Place of birth | Ballarat Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Locomotive fireman |
| Address | 3 Crimea Street, Burnley,Vic |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Jessie A Ripper, 3 Crimea Street, Burnley,Vic |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | 10th Field Company Engineers |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/29/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Field Company Engineers |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On night of 7th/8th August, 1918, east of BOUZENCOURT, near ALBERT, this N.C.O. was in charge of a party constructing a pontoon bridge accross the SOMME. In spite of heavy shell fire, Corporal RIPPER continued the construction of the bridge, moored a raft with great difficulty, and successfully completed his task. His conduct was excellent and throughout, he set a splendid example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
