| Regimental number | 1290 |
| Place of birth | Walhalla, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Address | 374 Park Street, South Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Height | 5' 6.5" |
| Weight | 160 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, John Rickard, 4 Warburton Street, East Brunswick, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 38th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/55/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 38th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: John and Kate RICKARD |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Suevic', 20 November 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 5 January 1919; discharged (medically unfit), 21 June 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Death attributed to war service. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 44 |
| Place of burial | Yallourn Cemetery, Victoria |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, RICKARD William Henry |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
