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Robert Wilfred RICHES

Regimental number115
Place of birthLondon England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationClerk
AddressHardy's Road, Torrensville, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinRobert William Hickman Riches, Torrensville, South Australia
Previous military service28th Signal Company Army Engineers
Enlistment date18 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentSapper
Unit nameDivisional Signal Company 1
AWM Embarkation Roll number22/11/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A10 Karroo on 20 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Divisional Signal Company
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


'(E. of Ypres) Consistent good work and gallantry under fire as Coy. Motor Cyclist, showing great initiative in getting despatches through successfully.'
Recommendation date: 4 March 1918

MSM


'Work from 22 September 1917 to 24 February 1918, especially near Ypres from 22 September 1917 to 12 October 1917.'
Recommendation date: 8 March 1918

FateReturned to Australia 4 November 1918
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 173
Date: 7 November 1918

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