| Regimental number | 3891 |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Clydesdale, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Ritter, Clydesdale, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 14th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 46th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: Cadet Off on Prob Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF46 Promotion date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'This N.C.O. was in charge of a bombing party on the night 11th/12th February, 1917, during an attack on CLUDY TRENCH north east of GUEUDECOURT and displayed conspicuous gallantry throughout. During the second counter attack made by the enemy in force, he retired his men to the cover of the second barricade and he himself with Lance Corporal BROWSE, in the face of great personal danger, covered their retirement and remained at his post at the advanced barricade. So effective was the barrage of grenades hurled by these two N.C.O.s that after a time the enemy retired in confusion and the advanced barricade remained in our hands. Corporal RITTER and Lance Corporal BROWSE, unaided, held off the enemy counter attack and finally drove off the enemy and saved the position entirely.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
