| Regimental number | 3168 |
| Place of birth | Redfern, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 92 Curtis Road, Balmain, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Brother, Donald Norman Hill Ritchie, 92 Curtis Road, Balmain, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 54th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/71/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 54th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked from Sydney, 11 November 1916; disembarked Capetown, South Africa (to hospital), 13 December 1916; re-embarked Capetown, 29 January 1917; disembarked Plymouth, England,3 March 1917. Marched in to 14th Training Bn, Hurdcott, 8 March 1917. Proceeded overseas to France, 3 May 1917; taken on strength, 54th Bn, 7 May 1917. Admitted to 14th Australian Field Ambulance, 4 July 1917 (trench fever); transferred to 1st Australian General Hospital, 13 July 1917; to 4th Convalescent Depot, 24 July 1917; rejoined unit, 12 August 1917. Admitted to 1st Australian Field Ambulance, 30 January 1918 (trench fever); transferred to England, 8 February 1918, and admitted to Roysl Victoria Hospital, Netley; transferred to 3rd Auxiliary Hospital, Dartford, 22 February 1918; discharged to No. 4 Command Depot, Hurdcott, 20 March 1918. Commenced return to Australia on board 'Leicestershire', 9 December 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 22 January 1919; discharged, 15 March 1919 (medical unfitness). Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Prospect St Bartholomews Cemetery |