| Regimental number | 543 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Stock and share broker |
| Address | Howitt Street, Hawksburn, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, Henry J Ricketson, 10 Howitt Street, Hawksburn, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, F Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A3 Orvieto on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF5 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF5 Promotion date: Captain Unit: INF5 Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement, No 29354, 5 November 1915; 'Commonwealth Gazette', No 12, 27 January 1916. Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: Military Cross Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For gallant conduct and great bravery on the 25th May, 1915, at Gaba Tepe (Dardanelles). When all his Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers had been killed or wounded, he showed great coolness and courage in rallying men under a very heavy fire, and his example and devotion to duty exercised the greatest influence over the men, and kept them steady under trying conditions. He also exhibited conspicuous bravery in digging in the open, and under a heavy fire, a shelter for a wounded officer.'
Source: 'London Gazette' No. 8858 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
