| Regimental number | 3986 |
| Place of birth | Echuca, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Bank clerk |
| Address | Pingelly, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Height | 5' 8.5" |
| Weight | 157 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M A Rickards, Hare Street, Echuca, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Blackboy Hill, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A31 Ajana on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Marathon', 19 April 1919; disembarked Perth, 31 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 24 July 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Echuca Cemetery, Victoria |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, RICKARDS William Walter |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
