Regimental number | 115 |
Place of birth | London England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Clerk |
Address | Hardy's Road, Torrensville, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Robert William Hickman Riches, Torrensville, South Australia |
Previous military service | 28th Signal Company Army Engineers |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
Unit name | Divisional Signal Company 1 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 22/11/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A10 Karroo on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st 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: MSM 'Work from 22 September 1917 to 24 February 1918, especially near Ypres from 22 September 1917 to 12 October 1917.' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 173 Date: |