| Regimental number | 3301 |
| Place of birth | Shepparton, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Compositor |
| Address | George Street, Thebarton, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Height | 5' 5" |
| Weight | 123 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A A Rickard, George Street, Thebarton, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Armagh', 3 April 1919; disembarked Adelaide, 16 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 8 July 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 31 |
| Place of burial | AIF Cemetery (Row 7 East, Grave No. 7), West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, RICKARD James Joseph |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
