| Regimental number | 901 |
| Place of birth | Lancaster, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Stonecutter |
| Address | Barnes Road, Payneham, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Height | 5'8.25" |
| Weight | 130 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Jeanette Riding, Barnes Road, Payneham, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 27th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: William and Sarah Ann RIDING |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On 4th/5th August, 1916, at POZIERES. Hard work and good example consolidating position under heavy fire after attack on enemy trenches. At great personal risk he assisted Lieutenant HORTON of 23rd Battalion, who was wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HS 'Karoola', 22 February 1917; disemabrked Melbourne, 10 April 1917; discharged (medically unfit), Adelaide, 6 July 1917. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Death attributed to war service. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 49 |
| Place of burial | West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, RIDING Gordon |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
