Harold RITCHIE

Regimental number682
Place of birthTaree New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationStudent farmer
AddressParry Street, Newcastle, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, W J Ritchie, Parry Street, Newcastle, New South Wales
Enlistment date26 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name9th Battalion, F Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/26/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A5 Omrah on 24 September 1914
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll49th Battalion
FateDied of wounds 16 August 1916
Place of burialWarloy-Baillon Communal Cemetery Extension (Plot VII, Row C, Grave No. 24), France
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
149
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal