| Regimental number | 3514 |
| Place of birth | Moss Vale New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Bushman |
| Address | Wamberal, via Gosford, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, G W Ritchie, Wamberal, via Gosford, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/19/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 3514B |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 22 |
| Place of burial | Crouy British Cemetery (Plot V, Row A, Grave No. 9), Crouy-Sur-Somme, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 18 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: George and Mary RITCHIE. Native of Moss Vale, New South Wales |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On 24th April, 1918, near CORBIE, where the 55th A.F.A. Battery was in charge of Signallers. He assisted in maintaining the telephone line to Brigade Headquarters in addition to maintaining and constantly repairing the battery telephone lines. He proved himself quick and resourceful, when he found telephone lines had been cut, he immediately saw that visual signalling was established before going out to repair lines. By this means communication was maintained. During repair work, by his coolness, courage and utter disregard of shell fire he set a splendid example to his men and inspired them with great confidence. he made thirty four trips on line repair work and mended breaks on all lines with which he came in contact, thereby rendering valuable assistance to the signal service. Through his leadership, heavy casualties were often avoided. His splendid example of high courage and devotion to duty under heavy fire are deserving of special recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military 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
