| Regimental number | 1887 |
| Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Surveyor's chainman |
| Address | c/o Mrs J A Wild, "Cosy Nook", Annette Street, Oatley, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Height | 6' 0.5" |
| Weight | 154 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs J S Wild, 'Cosy Nook', Annette Street, Oatley, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Liverpool. New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 19th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/36/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 1887A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 18th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the night of 12th May, 1918 this N.C.O. was one of a patrol of two sent to reconnoitre a position at MORLANCOURT near Albert. The position of the Battalion on the flank had not been definitely determined, and twice this patrol found themselves among Hun posts. They finally located the neighbouring post, and then took members of the garrison from each post over the intervening ground. Afterwards they again went forward to an advanced Hun post, and discovered a Machine Gun mounted for firing, with the crew temporarily absent. Lance Corporal R.V. WILD brought the gun into our lines and gave much valuable information about a position which had been obscure.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front (wounded, 12 June 1916; 29 May 1918) Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Trasos Montes', 8 April 1919; disembarked Sydney, 25 May 1919; discharged (medically unfit), Sydney, 12 August 1919. Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Joined the Administrative Staff in New Guinea, 1929. |
| Miscellaneous details | Address incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as 'Corywood'. Mother's name incorrectly entered as J.S. WILD. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 43 |
| Place of burial | Wau, New Guinea |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, WILD Russell Valentine |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
