"Boys ye fought as heroes fight, and died as men"
RICARDO, John Juan
Service No: 6894
Lance Corporal 15th Field Ambulance Born Unley, SA Married with 2 children Wife: Clara RICARDO nee LAYTON Of 177 Tynte St, North Adelaide Occupation prior to enlisting Butcher Enlisted 1 July 1915 Embarkation 10 November 1915 Served in Egypt & France Returned to Australia 3 June 1919 per ‘Sardinia’ Discharged 27 July 1919 State Library of South Australia B 46130/190 |
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RICE, Patrick William
Captain
Australian Army Medical Corps Born 18 May 1889 at Morgan, SA Son of James RICE and Annie nee MEANEY Husband of R D RICE Of Mill Terrace, North Adelaide, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Medical Officer Enlisted 30 August 1918 Served in Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force Returned to Australia Appointment terminated 01 September 1919 “Blood, Sweat and Fears” ISBN: 978-0-64692-750-3 Medical Practitioners and Medical Students of South Australia who served in WW1 |
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RICE, Reginald Arnold
Service no 293
Private 8th Machine Gun Company Born 03 April 1896 at Dutton, SA Son of William RICE and Hannah Elizabeth nee SCOTT Of Willaston, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Farmer Enlisted 28 February 1916 Died of Meningitis 07 June 1916 Aged 20 years Commemorated Chatby Memorial, Alexandria, Egypt Observer Newspaper |
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RICHARDS, Algernon Cecil
Service no 574
Trooper 15th Light Horse Born 03 September 1895 at Parkside, SA Son of Samuel RICHARDS and Mary Ann nee BROOKE of 41 Rose Terrace, Wayville, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Farmer Enlisted December 1914 Served Egypt & Gallipoli. Contracted Malaria Fever. Invalided to Australia and discharged 20 January 1916 Re-enlisted 23 June 1916 with 9th Light Horse Egypt, wounded Jordan Valley September 1918 invalided to 69th General Hospital Egypt., recovered and returned to duty. Returned to Australia All Australia Memorial (1) |
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RICHARDS, Clifford Henry
Service no 223
Corporal 32nd Battalion Born 14 December 1894 at Eastwood, SA Son of Mrs. A RICHARDS of 21 Agnes Street, Eastwood, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 19 July 1915 at Keswick, SA Served in Egypt and France Wounded on 2 occasions. Returned to Australia 27 May 1919 per "Wyrooma" All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section B |
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RICHARDS, Francis Percival
Service no 1085
Lance Corporal 16th Battalion Born 06 December 1889 at Norwood, SA Son of Samuel RICHARDS of 41 Rose Terrace, Wayville, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Fitter. Enlisted 11th September 1914 at Morphettville, SA Served Egypt, Gallipoli, France & Belgium. Wounded Mouquet Farm 20 August 1916 and invalided to Duston Hosptial Northampton. Rejoined unit and taken prisoner at Bullecourt 11 April 1917 Repatriated to England from Germany 29 November 1919 Returned to Australia 13th May 1919 per "Shropshire" All Australia Memorial (1) |
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RICHARDS, Harold William
Service No. 3452
Private 50th Battalion Born on May 3, 1889 at Woodville, South Australia Son of Emma (nee Taylor) and Walter Richards Occupation prior to enlistment – Clerk Enlisted on August 16, 1915 at Adelaide, South Australia Served in France and Belgium Killed in action on July 7, 1918 at Hamel aged 29. He is buried at the Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery, Fouilloy – Plot I, Row F, Grave 4. All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section G |
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RICHARDS, Harry Sampson
Service No 28294
Gunner 12th Australian Field Artillery Date of birth: 1st March 1894 Parents: Charlotte & Sampson Richards of Magill Road, St Peters, SA Enlistment Date: 28th January 1916 Unit: 12th Field Artillery Brigade Rank: Gunner Embarked: HMAT A38 Ulysses on 25th October 1916 for France Date of Death: 1st October 1917 Place of death: Menin Road, Battle of Polygon Wood, Ypres. Age at death: 23 years. Buried: The Huts Cemetery, Dickebusch, Belguim. Plot IX, Row A Grave 4. The inscription on his headstone reads: 28294 Gunner HS Richards Aust Field Artillery 1st October 1917 Age 23 years “In that great cloisters stillness he lives, whom we call dead” Photo courtesy of Chris Butler State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1445 |
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RICHARDS, Henry Mitchell
Service No: 6342
Private 3rd Battalion Born: Pt. Adelaide, South Australia NOK: Brother: Frederick RICHARDS Post Master, Barunga North, South Australia Occupation prior to enlisting: Shearer Enlisted: 28 February 1916 Embarkation: 9 September 1916 Age: 42 years Served in France Reported missing in Action Later reported Killed in Action: 5 May 1917 Villers Bretonneux Memorial, France Chronicle Newspaper |
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RICHARDS, Herbert Gordon
Service no 3616
Lieutenant 32nd Battalion Born 21 February 1893 at Willowie, SA Son of Joseph Henry RICHARDS and Mary nee CHRYSTALL Of Rothe's Farm, Orroroo, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Mechanic Enlisted 04 August 1915 Awarded Military Medal Returned to Australia 04 July 1919 Served in WWII The Chronicle Saturday 08 September 1917 page 38 |
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RICHARDS, Kenneth Reginald
Service no 3556
Corporal 10th Battalion 1st Aust. Div. HQ Born 31 May 1897 at Glenelg Son of Frank & Alice RICHARDS of 56 Adelaide Road, Glenelg Occupation prior to enlistment Salesman Enlisted 12 April 1915 Served in Egypt, England, France, Belgium & Italy Returned to Australia 31 May 1919 All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section D |
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RICHARDS, William
Service no 433
Corporal 27th Battalion Grandson of S RICHARDS Of Jenkin Street, Rosewater, SA Son of Mary BLAIR Of Inglewood, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 25 January 1915 Died of wounds 05 August 1916 Aged 21 years Commemorated Villers-Bretonneux Memorial Chronicle Saturday 07 October 1916 page 46 |
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RICHARDS, William Frederick Edmond
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RICHARDSON, Albert James
Service No: 361
Private 43rd Battalion Born: 26 January 1897 in Virginia, South Australia Son of James & Caroline Maria RICHARDSON nee HISCOCK Of Campbell Park, Milang, SA Occupation prior to enlisting: Cabinet Maker Enlisted: 14 January 1916 Embarkation: 9 June 1916 Age: 18 years Served in France & Belgium Killed in Action: 4 October 1917 Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium Chronicle Newspaper |
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RICHARDSON, Alfred Clarence
Service No: 1723
Private 48th Battalion Born 24 June 1893 at Hindmarsh, SA Son of William RICHARDSON and Magery nee PERCY Of Nairne, Sth Australia. Alfred was working as a mason when he enlisted in Adelaide on 23 February 1916. Alfred embarked from Adelaide on board HMAT Aeneas on 11 April 1916 with the 2nd Reinforcements. He served on the Western Front where he was 3 times wounded, the 3rd wounding he received multiple shell wounds and was invalided to England on 30 October 1918. Alfred was repatriated to Australia on board HMAT Euripides arriving on 15 April 1919 and was discharged on 6 June 1919. Courtesy of Alan Morley |
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RICHARDSON, Edward James
Service no 2421
Private 5th Pioneer Battalion Born Orroroo, SA Husband of Sarah Ethel RICHARDSON nee HARRIS Of 1 Payneham Road, Payneham, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Farmer Enlisted 29 January 1916 Embarked 14 August 1916 Served in France and Belgium Killed in action 29 September 1917 Commemorated Ypres Menin Gate Memorial State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/2757 |
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RICHARDSON, Frank Lincoln
Service No: 6035
Private 27th Battalion Born: 10 September 1882 at Port Lincoln, South Australia Married with 4 children Wife: Abi Lola Johana RICHARDSON Of Norwood, South Australia Occupation prior to enlisting: Mason Enlisted: 27 March 1916 Embarkation: 6 November 1916 Age: 33 years Served in France & Belgium Returned to Australia: 6 March 1919 per ‘Ceramic’ Discharged: 21 April 1919 Died: 1959 aged 77 years Buried: Bordertown Cemetery, South Australia All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section O |
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RICHARDSON, Frederick James
Service no 5641
Lance Corporal 27th Battalion Born Crowborough, Kent, England Husband of Ivy May Richardson of Norwood, South Australia Aged 21 years, he enlisted on 5 August 1915 in Adelaide, South Australia. Embarked 28 August 1916 from Outer Harbour, South Australia per HMAT Anchises Arrived France 9 April 1917 and on 8 August 1918 he received a severe gunshot wound to the leg and was evacuated to England. Returned to Australia 20 November 1918 per HT Suevic He died 23 February 1960 in Adelaide, South Australia www.spirits-of-gallipoli.com |
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RICHARDSON, Gerold Houghton
Private
Born 08 April 1899 at Moppa, SA Son of Frederik Houghton RICHARDSON & Elizabeth Laura nee BASEDOW of 11 Robsart Street, Parkside, SA Bank Clerk Enlisted 11th November 1918 at Adelaide, SA Not required for service owing to signing of Armistice National Bank of Australisia Record of War Service of Bank and Staff 1914-1919 |
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RICHARDSON, Gordon William
Service no 4259
Private 1st Entrenching Battalion late 27th Battalion Born 27 December 1890 at Hindmarsh, SA Son of Wililam John RICHARDSON and Ellen nee MURRAY Of Port Road, Hindmarsh, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Bricklayer Enlisted 01 December 1915 Served on Western Front Killed in action 05 November 1916 Commemorated Villers-Bretonneux Memorial Chronicle Saturday 23 December 1916 page 44 |
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RICHARDSON, Harry Roland
Service no 4502
Private
27th Battalion
Born 22 January 1888 at North Adelaide, SA
Son of J R RICHARDSON
Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer
Enlisted 04 January 1916 in Adelaide, SA
Served Egypt and France.
Contracted trench fever and gassed January 1917
Invalided to Australian 11 January 1918
Admitted to Keswick Hospital and died 04 December 1918
Buried ADELAIDE (WEST TERRACE) CEMETERY Gen. 5. 23. 24W.
All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section A
Private
27th Battalion
Born 22 January 1888 at North Adelaide, SA
Son of J R RICHARDSON
Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer
Enlisted 04 January 1916 in Adelaide, SA
Served Egypt and France.
Contracted trench fever and gassed January 1917
Invalided to Australian 11 January 1918
Admitted to Keswick Hospital and died 04 December 1918
Buried ADELAIDE (WEST TERRACE) CEMETERY Gen. 5. 23. 24W.
All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section A
RICHARDSON, Henry Howard
Service No: 7811
Lance Corporal
16th Battalion
Born: 15 September 1878 at Pekina, South Australia
Son of Thomas & Eliza RICHARDSON nee MESSINGER
NOK: Sister: Mrs Alice May EDWARDS
Of Penong West, SA
Occupation prior to enlisting: Farmer
Enlisted: 21 June 1917
Embarkation: 1 August 1917
Age: 29 years
Served in France
Wounded in Action: 8 August 1918
Awarded Military Medal
Died of wounds: 11 August 1918
Buried: Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille, France
Chronicle Newspaper
Lance Corporal
16th Battalion
Born: 15 September 1878 at Pekina, South Australia
Son of Thomas & Eliza RICHARDSON nee MESSINGER
NOK: Sister: Mrs Alice May EDWARDS
Of Penong West, SA
Occupation prior to enlisting: Farmer
Enlisted: 21 June 1917
Embarkation: 1 August 1917
Age: 29 years
Served in France
Wounded in Action: 8 August 1918
Awarded Military Medal
Died of wounds: 11 August 1918
Buried: Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille, France
Chronicle Newspaper
RICHARDSON, Hurtle
Service No: 1173
Private 10th Battalion Born: 26 April 1893 at Hindmarsh, South Australia Son of Isaac & Anna Maria RICHARDSON nee INGHAM Of John St, Hindmarsh, SA Occupation prior to enlisting: Labourer Enlisted: 8 September 1914 Embarkation: 27 December 1914 Age: 21 years Served: Gallipoli & Egypt Wounded in Action in Gallipoli: 25 April 1915 Returned to Australia: 20 November 1915 as Medically unfit Re-Enlisted: 4 October 1916 Service No: 603 Private 8th Machine Gun Coy Embarkation: 17 January 1917 Served in France & Belgium Wounded in Action: 11 October 1917 Died of Wounds: 12 October 1917 Buried: Lijssenthoek Cemetery, Belgium Plot 20, Row J, Grave 2 Observer Newspaper |
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RICHARDSON, John William
Service No: 2476
Private 48th Battalion (birth register William John Joseph) Born Dublin, South Australia on 7 May 1893 Son of William & Ester Ede RICHARDSON nee WILSON Of Modbury, SA Occupation prior to enlisting: Carpenter Enlisted: 17 July 1916 Embarkation: 28 August 1916 Served in France Returned to Australia: 10 November 1919 per ‘Port Denison’ Discharged: 26 December 1919 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1594 |
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RICHARDSON, Johnson Clem
Service No: 19373
Private 14th Australian General Hospital Born Wolseley, SA on 20 January 1898 Son of Ambrose & Grace RICHARDSON nee CARSON Of Robert St, Croydon Park, SA Occupation prior to enlisting Plumber Enlisted 2 April 1917 Embarkation 2 November 1917 Served in Egypt Returned to Australia 31 August 1919 per ‘Delta’ Discharged 1 October 1919 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/477 |
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RICHARDSON, Kenneth Cornelius
Service no 336
Sergeant Major 13th Light Horse Regiment Born 27 April 1884 at Wilmington, SA Son of Alexander Wilson RICHARDSON and Constance Emiline nee CORNELIUS Of 38 Queen Street, Hyde Park, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Farmer Enlisted 24 August 1914 at Morphettville, SA Embarkation: 22 October 1914 Age: 30 years Served in Egypt and France Injured and suffered loss of right eye Returned to Australia 14 April 1917 per ‘Ulysses’ Discharged: 30 May 1917 as Medically unfit Died: 1942 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1095 |
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RICHARDSON, Maurice Amos
Service no 24
Bugler 32nd Battalion Born Crowborough, Sussex, England. Son of Annie RICHARDSON Of 114 Payneham Road, St. Peters, SA. Occupation prior to enlistment Nurseryman Enlisted 18 July 1915 at Keswick, SA Served in France Returned to Australia 06 February 1919 per 'Takada' www.spirits-of-gallipoli.com |
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RICHARDSON, Norman David
Service No: 19597
Lieutenant 8th Field Artillery 29 Battery Born: 9 August 1894 at Strathalbyn Son of James Stark & Margaret RICHARDSON nee BELL Of Strathalbyn Occupation prior to enlisting: Draper Enlisted: 12 August 1915 Embarkation: 20 May 1916 Age: 21 years Served in France Wounded in Action: 20 September 1917 Mentioned in Dispatches Returned to Australia: 2 June 1919 per ‘Borda’ Appointment Terminated: 17 August 1919 Died: 1971 Courtesy of Douglas Paterson Researching Prince Alfred College WWI Soldiers |
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RICHARDSON, Osma Voy
2nd Lieutenant
48th Battalion Born on September 17, 1881 at South Yarra, Victoria Son of Rebecca Mary (nee Maloney) and Valentine Yaxley Richardson Of 74 Clifton Street, Malvern, SA Occupation prior to enlistment – Bank Clerk Enlisted on June 1, 1915 at Keswick, South Australia Served in Egypt, France and Belgium He was killed in action at Pozieres, France on August 7, 1916 aged 25. He was buried at Sunken Road Cemetery, near Pozieres, France and his memorial is at Australian National Memorial, Villers-Bretonneux, France National Bank of Australasia Record of War Service of Bank and Staff 1914-1919 All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section E |
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RICHARDSON, Percy Rowland (Roland)
Service No: 3466
Private 50th Battalion Born: 13 September 1876 at Mt. Gambier, SA Son of George & Ann RICHARDSON nee RILEY Married with 2 children Wife: Jane RICHARDSON nee McINNES Of Murray Bridge, SA Occupation prior to enlisting: Butcher Enlisted: 223 January 1917 Embarkation: 10 February 1917 Age: 37 years Served in France & England Accidental Death in London England on 17 January 1918 Buried: Brookwood Military Cemetery, UK Plot 11, Row B, Grave 12 Chronicle Newspaper |
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RICHARDSON, Sidney
Service No 6662
Private 50th Battalion Born about 1897 at Innamincka, SA Son of William RICHARDSON & Clara nee SOMERFIELD Of Adelaide, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Warder Enlisted 6th September 1916 at Adelaide, SA Embarked Adelaide, 27th Battalion, HMAT Miltiades on 24th January 1917 Served in Western Front Died of wounds 12th August 1918, Daours France Commemorated Daours Communal Cemetery Extension, France Chronicle Newspaper |
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RICHARDSON, Thomas Charles
Service No: 12667
Lieutenant 11th Field Ambulance, 41st Battalion Born Wolseley, SA on 28 August 1891 Son of Ambrose & Grace RICHARDSON nee CARSON Of Robert St, Croydon Park Occupation prior to enlisting Carpenter Enlisted 24 January 1916 Embarkation 31 May 1916 Served in France Wounded in Action Gassed Returned to Australia 23 July 1919 per ‘Bremen’ Appointment Terminated 6 September 1919 Cessation of hostilities State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/476 |
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RICHARDSON, Thomas William Victor
Service no 9022
Sergeant 106th Howitzer Bty. Born 20 January 1891 at Henry Street, Stepney, SA Son of Thomas & Elizabeth Jane RICHARDSON Of 12 George Street, Parkside, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Salesman Enlisted 13 September 1915 at Adelaide, SA Served in Egypt and France. Wounded Villers Bretonneux 08 August 1918 Gunshot wound to Rt Thigh & Left Leg Returned to Australia 05 June 1919 per "Marathon" All Australia Memorial (1) |
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RICHARDSON, Victor Roy
Service No 19374
Private 3rd Light Horse Field Ambulance Born Thebarton on 25 October 1899 Son of Josiah & Sarah Ann RICHARDSON nee INGHAM Of Taylors Rd, Henley Park, SA Occupation prior to enlisting Butcher Enlisted 23 December 1916 Embarkation 29 October 1917 Served in Egypt Returned to Australia 10 August 1919 per ‘Oxfordshire’ Discharged 29 September 1919 Died 1974 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/416 |
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RICHARDSON, William
Service No: 6148
Private 27th Battalion Born: 25 June 1880 at Port Lincoln, South Australia Mother: Mary RICHARDSON Of Vernon St, Norwood, South Australia Occupation prior to enlisting: Blacksmith Enlisted: 16 September 1916 Embarkation: 6 November 1916 Age: 37 years Served in France & Belgium Wounded in Action on 2 occasions: 4/10/1917 & 16/7/1918 Returned to Australia: 5 April 1919 per ‘Orca’ Discharged: 25 May 1919 Died: 12 September 1950 All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section O |
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RICHENS, Bevys
Service No 2142
Corporal 3rd Australian Light Horse 15th reinforcement Bevys Richens was born 20th October 1886 at Hopgrass Farm, Hungerford, Berks, England. His parents were Agnes Annie Richens (nee Beard) and Henry Slade Richens. he was one of 13 children, his younger brother Percy Baron Richens was killed in action on submarine E34 19th July 1918. Bevys served in the English army from 04 Jan 1904 to 15 Jan 1907, service number 21560, he was a driver in the Royal Horse Artillery (a Drayman in civian life). He emigrated to Australia sometime around 1912, after moving from Canada. He enlisted in the 3rd Australian Light Horse,15th reinforcement on 16th Mar 1916, service number 2142, acting Corporal, sailing on HMAT A68 "Anchises", returning to Australia 13th July 1919. He was married to Mary, and a first wife had died prior to his enlisting. He died in 1968 and is buried at Dudley Park Cemetery. Photo courtesy of Tony Beard |
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RICHES, Alfred J
Trooper
Auckland Regiment Born on December 2, 1888 at Yorkeshire, England Son of Elizabeth and Robert William Hickman Riches of Torrensville, South Australia Husband of Agnes Riches Occupation prior to enlistment – Farmer Enlisted in August, 1914 Served in Egypt, Gallipoli. Wounded at Suvla Bay and invalided to England. Returned to New Zealand and was discharged as medically unfit in February, 1917. All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section F |
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RICHES, Edward Victor
Service No. 4503
Sapper 1st Australian Division Signal Company Born in 1897 in London, England Son of Elizabeth and Robert William Hickman Riches of Torrensville, South Australia Occupation prior to enlistment – Engineer Enlisted on January 10, 1916 at Adelaide, South Australia Served in Egypt, France and Belgium Killed in Action on November 15, 1917 at Zonnebeke, Belgium aged 20 Buried at Reninghelst New Military Cemetery, Belgium – Plot 4, Row B, Grave 21 All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section F |
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RICHES, Francis Seaman
Service No: 6815
Private 10th Battalion Born: 21 December 1873 at Syndicate Valley, South Australia Son of Seaman Dausler Westminster & Maria RICHES nee SKELTON Husband of Margaret RICHES nee COAD Of Wolseley, South Australia Occupation prior to enlisting: Miller Enlisted: 6 September 1916 Embarkation: 7 November 1916 Age: 42 years Served in England & France Suffered from Trench Fever Returned to Australia: 13 April 1918 per ‘Osterley’ Discharged: 14 June 1918 Died: 18 March 1951 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1002 |
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RICHES, Leonard William
Service No. 7382
Private 10th Battalion Born on February 1, 1900 at Corcondo, near Hamley Bridge, SA Son of Grace Adelaide (nee Harris) and Alfred William Riches Occupation prior to enlistment – Farm labourer Enlisted on April 4, 1917 at Adelaide, South Australia Served in France and Belgium He was wounded on April 24, 1918 at Merris, France and died of wounds on April 25, 1918 at the 15th Casualty Clearing Station aged 18. He is buried at the Ebblinghem Military Cemetery, France – Plot I, Row B, Grave 26. All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section E Chronicle Newspaper |
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RICHES, Robert Wilfred MSM
Service No. 115
Corporal 1st Australian Division Signal Company Born on December 31, 1894 at London, England Son of Elizabeth and Robert William Hickman Riches of Torrensville, SA Occupation prior to enlistment – Clerk. Enlisted on August 18, 1914 at Adelaide, South Australia Served in Egypt, Gallipoli and France Awarded Meritorious Service Medal in June, 1918 for services as a dispatch rider. Returned to Australia aboard the “Durham” in December, 1918. All Australia Memorial (1) |
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RICHES, William
Service no 2433
Private 50th Battalion Born 26 June 1877 at Wasleys, SA Son of Seaman Danzley RICHES and Maria Mililgan nee SKELTON of Bordertown, SA Enlisted 25 March 1915 Killed in action 16 August 1916 in France Aged 39 years Commemorated Villers-Bretonneux Memorial Observer Newspaper |
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RICHTER, Jonas George Ralph
Service no 3551
Trooper 9th Light Horse Born 28 December 1887 at Burnside Son of Dolphus Ernest & Sarah RICHTER Of 12 Green Hill Road, Burnside occuaption prior to enlistment Enlisted 30 April 1917 at Murray Bridge, SA Served in Egypt Returned to Australia 10 August 1919 per 'Oxfordshire' All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section D |
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RICHTER, William Ernest
Service no 1883
Gunner 13th Field Artillery Born 11 September 1897 at Burnside, SA Son of Dolphus Ernest & Sarah RICHTER Of 12 Greenhill Road, Burnside Occuaption prior to enlistment Carpenter Enlsited 11 September 1915 Served in Egypt, France Killed in action 09 August 1918 Buried Vignacourt British Cemetery VI A 18 All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section D |
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RICKABY, Claude Berwyn
Service no 3867
Private
32nd Battalion
Born July 21, 1894 at Penong
Son of John David and Jessie (McLEOD) RICKABY
Occupation prior to enlistment Bushman
Enlisted May 18, 1916 aged 21
Claude originally tried to enlist on 23rd January, 1915 at Oaklands aged 20 but was discharged on January 31, 1915 after being unable to obtain his parents consent.
He returned to Australia in February, 1919 aboard the "Ascarius".
Courtesy of Kerryl Gardner
Private
32nd Battalion
Born July 21, 1894 at Penong
Son of John David and Jessie (McLEOD) RICKABY
Occupation prior to enlistment Bushman
Enlisted May 18, 1916 aged 21
Claude originally tried to enlist on 23rd January, 1915 at Oaklands aged 20 but was discharged on January 31, 1915 after being unable to obtain his parents consent.
He returned to Australia in February, 1919 aboard the "Ascarius".
Courtesy of Kerryl Gardner
RICKABY, Daniel
Service no 2943
Sergeant 3rd Light Horse Brigade Born March 25, 1877 at Port Rickaby Son of Thomas Nathaniel and Margaret (nee McBeath) RICKABY Next of Kin Wife:- Emma Annie Bradbrook RICKABY (nee Boscence) Occupation prior to enlistment Saddler Enlisted March 27, 1916 at Adelaide aged 39 He returned to Australia aboard H.T. "Orari" in May, 1919. He had also served in the Boer War. Died 17th December 1952 Courtesy of Kerryl Gardner |
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RICKABY, Donald Shapland Racey
Service no 2060
Private
1st Anzac Cycle Battalion
Born June 15, 1891 at Port Rickaby
Son of John David and Jessie (McLEOD) RICKABY
Occupation prior to enlistment Steward
Enlisted December 12, 1915 in Adelaide aged 24.
He started out with the 3rd Light Horse Brigade before being transferred as a cyclist to the Cycle Corps.
He returned to Australia in March, 1919 aboard the "Port Dewison".
Died 1979
Courtesy of Kerryl Gardner
Private
1st Anzac Cycle Battalion
Born June 15, 1891 at Port Rickaby
Son of John David and Jessie (McLEOD) RICKABY
Occupation prior to enlistment Steward
Enlisted December 12, 1915 in Adelaide aged 24.
He started out with the 3rd Light Horse Brigade before being transferred as a cyclist to the Cycle Corps.
He returned to Australia in March, 1919 aboard the "Port Dewison".
Died 1979
Courtesy of Kerryl Gardner
RICKABY, George Summers
Service no 21403
Driver 12th Field Ambulance Brigade Born January 1, 1882 at Port Rickaby Son of Thomas Nathaniel and Margaret (nee McBeath) RICKABY Occupation prior to enlistment Lineman Enlisted September 6, 1915 in Toowoomba, Qld aged 33 years. He returned to Australia in April, 1918 aboard the "Field Marshall" and was discharged as medically unfit, suffering from debility after Trench Fever. Died 13th December 1926 of Tuberculosis. Buried West Terrace AIF Cemetery, Adelaide. Courtesy of Kerryl Gardner |
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RICKABY, Richard Campbell
Service no 2390
Trooper
3rd Light Horse Brigade
Born October 9, 1889 at Minlaton, SA
Son of Thomas Nathaniel and Margaret (nee McBeath) RICKABY
Occupation prior to enlitstment Farmer
Enlisted January 25th, 1916 at Adelaide aged 26 years
He suffered from Malaria in late 1918 and returned to Australia aboard H.T. "Orari" in May, 1919.
Died 22nd September 1956
Courtesy of Kerryl Gardner
Trooper
3rd Light Horse Brigade
Born October 9, 1889 at Minlaton, SA
Son of Thomas Nathaniel and Margaret (nee McBeath) RICKABY
Occupation prior to enlitstment Farmer
Enlisted January 25th, 1916 at Adelaide aged 26 years
He suffered from Malaria in late 1918 and returned to Australia aboard H.T. "Orari" in May, 1919.
Died 22nd September 1956
Courtesy of Kerryl Gardner
RICKABY, Thomas Nathaniel MM
Service no 1139
Lieutenant 9th Light Horse Regiment Born February 23, 1874 at Lake Albert, SA Son of Thomas Nathaniel and Margaret (nee McBeath) RICKABY Occupation prior to enlistment Grazier Enlisted January 14, 1915 at Oaklands, S.A. aged 39 years. He won the Military Medal on September 23, 1916 for "gallantry and devotion to duty in the field" and was also mentioned in Despatches. He returned to Australia aboard the "Novgorord" in April, 1919. Died 9th April 1948 Courtesy of Kerryl Gardner |
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RICKS, Charles Bright Gladstone
Service No: 6151
Private 27th Battalion Born 12 March 1887 at Cherry Gardens Son of Charles RICKS and Mary Elizabeth nee JACOBS Of Cherry Gardens Enlisted: 20 October 1916 Embarkation: 7 November 1916 Age: 29 years Occupation prior to enlisting: Market Gardener Served in Belgium & France Suffered from Trench Fever Killed in Action in France: 10 June 1918 Buried: Dive Copse British Cemetery Plot 3, Row C, Grave 6 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/803 |
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RIDDLE, Charles Alfred William George
Service No: 9021
Gunner 4th F.A.B. Born Mt. Barker, SA on 3 August 1893 Son of Charles & Rebecca RIDDLE nee BALDOCK Married with 1 child Wife: Gladys Ludmilla Bedella RIDDLE nee KERR Of Highbury St, Prospect, SA Occupation prior to enlisting Driver Enlisted 18 August 1915 Embarkation 16 November 1915 Served in Egypt & France Wounded in Action on 2 occasions: 6/11/1917 & 13/8/1918 Returned to Australia 10 June 1919 per ‘Runic’ Discharged 1 August 1919 Died 1964 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/215 |
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RIDDLE, Clifford Frederick Clement
Service No 3399
Driver 4th Field Artillery Brigade Born 8th April 1897 at North Adelaide, SA Son of Charles RIDDLE & Rebecca nee BALDOCK Of Prospect, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Mason Enlisted 17th August 1915 at Adelaide, SA Embarked Sydney, NSW, 6th Field Company Engineers, HMAT Ceramic, 24th November 1915 Served in Western Front Died of wounds accidentally received from explosion of a Mills bomb, 6th June 1917 Commemorated Aveluy Communal Cemetery Extension, France Chronicle Newspaper State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/214 |
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RIDDELL, Eric Thacker
Service No: 2146
Trooper 9th Light Horse, 1st Field Signal Sqad. Engineers Born Adelaide, SA on 9 January 1894 Son of Henry & Millicent Hannah RIDDELL nee THACKER Of Bridgewater, SA Occupation prior to enlisting Labourer Enlisted 13 December 1915 Embarkation 16 March 1916 Served in the Middle East Returned to Australia 29 July 1919 per ‘Pt. Darwin’ Discharged 10 October 1919 Died 1964 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/821 |
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RIDDELL, John Edward
Service No: 5878, 8957
Driver 2nd Division Training Light Horse Born: 31 December 1895 at West Hindmarsh, SA Son of Henry & Millicent Hannah RIDDELL nee THACKER Of Bridgewater, SA Occupation prior to enlisting: Labourer/Clerk Enlisted: 31 December 1914 Embarkation: 26 May 1915 Age: 19 years Served in Egypt Returned to Australia and Discharged: 14 January 1916 as Medically unfit Re-enlisted: 25 September 1916 Service No: 4357 Private 32nd Battalion, 6th Australian Depot unit of Supply Embarkation: 7 November 1916 Served in France Returned to Australia: 13 May 1919 per ‘Shropshire’ Discharged: 10 August 1919 Died: 1987 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/820 |
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RIDDLE, George Henry
Service no 2143
Private 43rd Battalion Born 21 May 1895 at Pentumba Hundred of Scherk, SA Son of David RIDDLE and Liza Jane nee DAY Of Yalata, Fowler's Bay, South West Coast, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Farmer Enlisted 03 July 1916 Awarded Military Medal Returned to Australia 27 April 1919 Courtesy of Rodney Riddle |
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RIDDOCH, Joseph Alexander MM
Service No: 913
Corporal 43rd Battalion Born 28 December 1884 at Joyce, SA Son of James RIDDOCK and Agnes nee DAVIDSON of Penola Occupation prior to enlisting Farmer Enlisted 15 February 1916 aged 32 years Embarked 9 June 1916 Served in France Wounded in Action - Gassed: 27 May 1918 Awarded Military Medal Returned to Australia 8 May 1919 per 'Port Denison' Discharged 22 June 1919 Cessation of hostilities |
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RIDER, Walter William
Service no 3396
Driver 6th Field Co. Engineers Born 05 November 1892 at Bowden, SA Son of Allan RIDER and Beatrice Maud nee ASH Of Wright Street, Adelaide, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Painter Enlisted 01 October 1915 Embarked 22 October 1915 Served in France & Belgium Wounded in Action on 16 April 1918 Accidentally injured 30 June 1918 Returned to Australia 9 March 1919 per ‘Kashmer’ Discharged Died 1962 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/42366 |
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RIDGE, Francis George
Service no 2712
Private 5th Field Ambulance Born 25 February 1885 at Canowie, SA Son of George Smyth RIDGE and Martha Hannah nee NORMAN Of Jabuk, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Farmer Enlisted 09 January 1915 Awarded Military Medal Returned to Australia 04 May 1917 The Chronicle Saturday 10 March 1917 page 43 |
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RIDGWAY, Eric Howard
Service No: 1349
Driver 3rd Light Horse, F.A.B., 2nd Div. Sig. Coy. Born Wirrabara, SA on 30 May 1893 Son of John & Jemima Jane RIDGWAY nee OLDROWD Of Clinton Ave Myrtle Bank, SA Occupation prior to enlisting Station Hand Enlisted 31 May 1915 Embarkation 14 September 1915 Served in Gallipoli & France Wounded Returned to Australia 2 February 1919 per ‘Ypiringa’ Discharged 24 August 1919 Died 30 July 1982 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/220 |
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RIDGWAY, John William
Service no 16769
Private 8th Field Ambulance Brigade Born 1890 at Burton on Trent, England Son of Richard William RIDGEWAY (Engine Driver) dec. Friend of John M Deakin Of 52 Gladstone Road, Prospect, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Engine Driver Enlisted 31 July 1916 at Adelaide, SA Served in France Awarded Military Medal 'On 21st September 1917 while stationed at the 19th Battalion R.A.P. near Westoek the members of this squad displayed conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty whilst continually carrying wounded from that post to Bellewarde Ridge under very heavy enemy shell fire. On several occasions these men volunteered to carry urgent cases during a very heavy barrage. Throughout the action they showed great courage and devotion to duty, working continuously, and were responsible for saving many lives.' Married in England to Mary Annie nee SECKINS Returned to Australia 24 September 1919 per 'Ceramic' with wife. Courtesy of cdjn1 |
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RIDING, Gordon
Service no 901
Private 2nd Pioneers Born Lancaster, England Husband of Jeanette RIDING Of Barnes Road, Payneham, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Stone cutter Enlisted 13 February 1915 at Keswick, SA Awarded Military Medal Returned to Australia Died 05 September 1936 Observer Newspaper |
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RIEBE, Roland Hermann
Service No 2771B
Private 10th Battalion Born 21st January 1896 at Tanunda, SA Son of Heinrich Gottfried RIEBE & Johanne Emma nee GOERECKE Of Tanunda, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Storekeepers assistant Enlisted 23rd August 1915 at Adelaide, SA Embarked Adelaide, 27th Battalion, HMAT Benalla on 27th October 1915 Served in Western Front Died of wounds, 4th October 1917, 25 General Hospital, Calais, France Commemorated La Baraques Military Cemetery, Sangatte, France Chronicle Newspaper |
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RIEDEL, Johann Berthold AKA John Burt
Service No: 602
Private 32nd Battalion Born 29 October 1888 at Nuriootpa SA Son of August Julius Gustav & Elonora Hanne (AKA Johanne) RIEDEL nee KALLESKE of Nuriootpa SA Occupation prior to enlisting Fruit preserving Enlisted 9 July 1915 aged 25 years Embarked 18 November 1915 Served in France Wounded in Action 1 July 1916 Died of Wounds 21 July 1916 Buried Bailleul Cemetery France Plot 2, Row F, Grave 30 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/2743 |
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RIESCHIEK, Walter Emil
Service no 2666
Lance Corporal 5th Pioneers Born 04 July 1890 at North Adelaide, SA Son of J E & M RIESCHIEK of 24 Devon Street, Goodwood, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Clerk Enlisted 02 August 1916 at Adelaide, SA Served in France & Belgium Returned to Australia 10 November 1919 per "Port Sydney" Died 25 March 1934 All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section C |
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RIGBY, John William
Service No 1724
Private 48th Battalion Born 8th February 1889 at Bordertown, SA Son of John Thomas RIGBY & Elizabeth nee TESTEROW Of Meningie, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 6th March 1916 at Adelaide, SA Embarked Adelaide, HMAT Aeneas on 11th April 1916 Served in Western Front Killed in action 11th April 1917 Commemorated Beaulencourt British Cemetery, Ligny-Thilloy, France Chronicle Newspaper |
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RIGELSEN, Oscar Rudolph
Service No: 2466
Motor Driver 1st Australian Motor Transport Company Born: 2 April 1893 in Norwood, South Australia Son of Oscar Severin & Esther RIGELSEN nee COOK Of 18 Edward St, Norwood, SA Occupation prior to enlisting: Coach Builder Enlisted: 11 May 1916 Embarkation: 19 September 1916 Age: 23 years Served in England & France Returned to Australia: 27 August 1919 per ‘Persic’ Discharged: 11 October 1919 Died: 1963 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/880 |
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RIGGS, Elliott Andrew
Service No: 3222A
Private 50th Battalion Born: 8 December 1891 in Burra South Australia Son of John Andrew & Elizabeth RIGGS nee SMITH Of Kooringa, Burra, South Australia Occupation prior to enlisting: Dairyman Enlisted: 31 October 1916 Embarkation: 16 December 1916 Age: 24 years Served in England & France Killed in Action: 25 April 1918 Villers Bretonneux Memorial, France All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section O |
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RIGGS, Harold
Service No: 3888
Private 27th Battalion transferred to 50th Battalion Born 06 August 1891 at Mile End, SA Son of Eli RIGGS and Rhoda nee COWARD Of Brooker Tce, Richmond, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 27 September 1915 aged 24 years Embarked 7 February 1916 Served in Egypt & France Wounded in Action Returned to Australia 15 July 1919 per 'Swakopmund' Discharged 22 September 1919 Courtesy of Yvonne Jackson nee Riggs |
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RIGGS, Herbert Leslie
Service No: 1909
Private 12th Battalion Born: 11 June 1888 at Burra, South Australia Son of John Andrew & Elizabeth RIGGS nee SMITH Of Kooringa, Burra, South Australia Occupation prior to enlisting: Storekeepers Assistant Enlisted: 15 January 1915 Embarkation: 25 November 1915 Age: 26 years Served in Gallipoli, England, France & Belgium Wounded in Action on 2 occasions Awarded Military Medal Returned to Australia: 1 September 1919 per ‘Kanowna’ Discharged: 14 April 1919 Died: 1978 All Australia Memorial South Australian Edition Section O Courtesy of Michael Bates |
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RIGGS, Vernon Albert Walter
Service No: 184
Lieutenant 27th Battalion Born: 13 November 1894 in Burra, South Australia Son of John Andrew & Elizabeth RIGGS nee SMITH Of Kooringa, Burra, South Australia Occupation prior to enlisting: Wheelwright Enlisted: 15 January 1915 Embarkation: 31 May 1915 Age: 20 years Served in Gallipoli, Egypt, France & Belgium Wounded in Action Returned to Australia: 1 March 1919 per ‘Ulysses’ Appointment Terminated: 2 May 1919 Died: 1978 All Australia Memorial South Australian Edition Section O Courtesy of Michael Bates |
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RIGNEY, Cyril Spurgeon
Service no 2042
Private 43rd Battalion Born Point McLeay, SA Son of Benjamin and Rachel RIGNEY of Point McLeay, SA Husband of Constance Maud KROPINYERI fmly RIGNEY of Tailem Bend, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 26 April 1916 at Adelaide, SA Served in France Killed in action 03 July 1917 Buried YPRES MENIN GATE MEMORIAL Panel 7 - 17 - 23 - 25 - 27 - 29 - 31. |
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RIGNEY, Francis Henry
Service No 2259
Private 10th Battalion Born 03 June 1896 at Summertown, SA Son of William Henry RIGNEY & Thurza Eliza nee CRANWELL Of 227 Pirie St., Adelaide, Sa Occupation prior to enlistment Packer Enlisted 09 February 1915 at Oaklands, SA Served in Gallipoli and France Wounded in action at Mouquet Farm, France on 21 August 1916 Died of wounds on 4 September 1916 Aged 21 years Buried in the Puchevillers British Cemetery, France. www.awm.gov.au H05464 |
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RIGNEY, Howard Vernon
Service no 3444
Lance Corporal 5th Machine Gun Battalion Born 24 January 1899 at Adelaide, SA Son of William Henry RIGNEY and Eliza Thirza nee CRANWELL Of 19 Warsnop Avenue off Ackland St., Adelaide, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Bedstead Maker Enlisted 07 August 1916 at Adelaide, SA Served in France Returned to Australia 22 May 1919 per 'Khyber' State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/506 |
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RIGNEY, Rufus Gordon
Service no 3872
Private 48th Battalion Born Point McLeay, SA Son of Benjamin and Rachael RIGNEY of Port Victoria, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labouer Enlisted 09 August 1916 at Adelaide, SA Served in France and Belgium Died whilst prisoner of war 16 October 1917 Chronicle Newspaper |
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RILEY, Bernard
Service No 6872
Private 10th Battalion Born about 1897 at Gawler, SA Son of Thomas RILEY & Norah nee ASHE Of Narracoorte, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Postal Assistant Enlisted 9th October 1916 at Adelaide, SA Embarked Adelaide, HMAT Afric, 7th November 1916 Served in Western Front Died of wounds 17th May 1917, Liverpool Merchants Hospital, Etaples, France Commemorated Etaples Military Cemetery, France Chronicle Newspaper |
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RILEY, Francis Angas
Service No: 5079
Private 32nd Battalion, 50th Battalion Born: Gawler, South Australia Mother: Edith Mary RILEY (father deceased) Of Mary St, Hindmarsh, SA Occupation prior to enlisting: Labourer Enlisted: 11 July 1917 Embarkation: 22 December 1917 Age: 18 years Served in France Returned to Australia: 17 February 1919 per ‘Berrima’ Discharged: 31 January 1920 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/852 |
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RILEY, Frederick William
Service no 3883
Private 10th Battalion Born Hergott Springs, SA Son of Charles RILEY and Jessie Adele nee CAMPBELL Of Hergott Springs, SA Enlisted 26 August 1915 Died of wounds 22 August 1916 in France Aged 26 years Buried Puchevillers British Cemetery, France Observer Newspaper |
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RILEY, Jasper
Service No 2756
Private 9th Light Horse, detached to Imperial Camel Corps. Born 18 February 1884 at Norwood SA Son of Edmund RILEY and Sarah nee MYALL Husband of Caroline Terisa Riley, 45 Margaret St., Norwood Occupation prior to enlisting Blacksmith Enlisted 5 January 1916 Aged 32 years Served in Egypt & Palestine Returned to Australia 27 August 1919 per 'Burma' Discharged 12 October 1919 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/48 |
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RILEY, William Norman
Service no 15937
Sapper 5th Div. Sig. Coy. Born 09 April 1894 at Hyde Park, SA Son of Joseph Albert RILEY and Agnes Davidson nee SKETHEWAY Of 'SunnyBrae' Park Terrace, Wayville, SA Occupation prior to enlistment clerk Educated St. Peters College Enlisted 22 May 1916 at Adelaide, SA Served in France Returned to Australia 18 August 1919 per 'Port Melbourne' Died 02 October 1960 at North Adelaide, SA Aged 66 years Resided Toorak Gardens, SA Cremated Centennial Park Cemetery |
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RIMES, Harold Creed
Service No: 735
Private 5th Pioneer Battalion Born: 11 September 1898 at Bowden, South Australia Son of George Mapstone & Hannah RIMES nee CARTER Of Gibson St, Bowden, SA Occupation prior to enlisting: Junior Porter Enlisted: 7 February 1916 Embarkation: 9 June 1916 Age: 18 years Served in France Wounded in Action: 31 May 1918 Returned to Australia: 28 March 1919 per ‘Ascanius’ Discharged: 5 May 1919 Died: 1978 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1161 |
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RIMES, Leslie Mapstone
Service No 160
Sergeant 43rd Battalion Born 17th December 1892 at Bowden, SA Son of George Mapstone RIMES & Hannah nee CARTER Of Minlaton, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Tailor Enlisted 19th August 1915 at Adelaide, SA Embarked Adelaide, HMAT Afric on 9 June 1916 Served in Western Front Killed in action 31st July 1917, Messines, Belgium Commemorated The Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1162 |
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RIMES, Percival James
Service No: 2473
Private 5th Pioneer Battalion Born: 14 January 1889 at Bowden, South Australia Son of George Mapstone & Hannah RIMES nee CARTER Of Gibson St, Bowden, SA Occupation prior to enlisting: Carpenter Enlisted: 13 March 1916 Embarkation: 14 August 1916 Age: 27 years Served in France & England Returned to Australia: 15 July 1919 per ‘Beltana’ Discharged: 29 August 1919 Died: 1962 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1160 |
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RIMMER, James
Service no 2772
Private 10th Battalion Son of John and Margaret RIMMER Of Widmerpool, near Nottingham, England Occupation prior to enlistment Railway Porter Resided Glenelg, SA Enlisted 30 July 1915 Died of wounds 22 November 1916 Aged 32 years Buried Mont Huon Military Cemetery Chronicle Saturday 23 December 1916 page 44 |
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RINDER, Gordon S
Service no 2233
Corporal 48th Battalion Born 15 July 1892 at Inglewood, Vic. Son of late Samuel Coutts and Alice Wallison RINDER Of 11 Hughes Street, North Unley Occupation prior to enlistment Commercial Traveller Enlisted 10 May 1916 at Adelaide, SA Served France & Belgium. Killed in action 12 October 1917 at Ypres. Buried Ypres Menin Gate Memorial Panel 7 - 17 - 23 - 25 - 27 - 29 - 31. All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section A |
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RINDER, Lily
Matron
No 4 Trans. Sec. Born 09 March 1881 at Salisbury, Vic. Daughter of late Samuel Coutts & Alice Wallison RINDER of 11 Hughes Street, North Unley, SA Worked at Adelaide Hopsital Enlisted July 1915 Served in No 4 Transport Sect, between Australia and England until 06 January 1919 Awarded the Royal Red Cross Decoration 2nd Class "In recognition of her valuable nursing service in Connexion with the war." All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section A |
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RING, Harry Lionel
Service No 366
Pay Sergeant 43rd Battalion Born 29 June 1894 at Goodwood, SA Son of Herbert RING & Emma nee TUCKER He was educated at the Pulteney Street High School, Adelaide, and joined the Bank's staff at Port Adelaide on 3rd May 1913. His subsequent transfers were to Moree, NSW in April 1914, and to Coonable as ledger-keeper in August 1915. Harry Ring enlisted in the AIF 43rd Battalion on 16th December 1915 and left Australia in June 1916. He was on active service in France until the end of the war, having been promoted to sergeant in January 1917, and he received his discharge in October 1919. Bank of New South Wales Honour Roll |
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RITCHIE, Douglas Archibald
Service No. 2658
Private 5th Pioneer Battalion, A Company. Born Amport, Hampshire 11 January 1879 Parents James and Adaline Ritchie Enlisted on 16 February 1916 aged 37 Served on the Somme and in Flanders. Wounded in action 25 September 1917 Polygon Wood, Gun shot wound Left Chest. Died 06 May 1954 Heart failure Buried West Terrace A.I.F Cemetery Adelaide. Photo courtesy of scruffygansner |
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RITCHIE, Thomas
Service No 729
Corporal 50th Battalion Born about 1889 at Edinburgh, Scotland Son of David RITCHIE & Elizabeth Forsyth Of Port Pirie, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Machinist / Grocer Enlisted 27th August 1914 at Morphettville, SA Embarked Adelaide, on board Transport Ascanius, 20th October 1914 Served in Gallipoli & Western Front Killed in action 15th June 1918, France Commemorated Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery, Fouilloy, France Chronicle Newspaper |
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RITCHIE, William James
Service No: 3617
Private 32nd Battalion Born: 6 March 1872 in Lower Light, South Australia Son of James & Rhoda RITCHIE nee RISEBOROUGH Of Russell St, Finsbury Park, Woodville, South Australia Occupation prior to enlisting: Farmer Enlisted: 19 April 1916 Embarkation: 12 August 1916 Age: 44 years Served in France Wounded in Action: 15 June 1918 Returned to Australia: 27 December 1918 per ‘Sardinia’ Discharged: 25 January 1919 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/913 |
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RIVERS, Alfred William
Service no 2303
Private 1st Australian Light Horse Born St. George, Briston, Glos. England Son of Elizabeth RIVERS Of Elizabeth Street, Wallaroo, SA. Occupation prior to enlistment Engine Cleaner Enlisted 28 November 1914 at Oaklands, SA Served in Gallipoli, Egypt, France and England Returned to Australia 10 April 1919 per 'Anchises' www.spirits-of-gallipoli.com |
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RIVETT, Colin Christo
Service No. 3645
Driver 7th Field Ambulance Born on February 5, 1893 at Fulham, South Australia Son of Harriet and W. Rivett Occupation prior to enlistment – Driver Enlisted on January 18, 1915 at Oaklands, South Australia Served in Egypt, Gallipoli, France and Belgium Returned to Australia aboard the “Anchises” in February, 1919. All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section G |
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RIVETT, George Serle
Service No: 2478
Private 5/48th Battalion Full name: George Serle Rivett (searle on papers) Date and place of birth: 5 Aug 1890, Head of Townsend Parents: Mary Ann nee Serle and Zephaniah Rivett Occupation prior to enlistment: Station Hand Enlistment Date and Place: 28 August 1916 at Adelaide, SA Served: England Disembarked: Freemantle for Adelaide Discharged: 14 November 1917 ~ Medically unfit Courtesy of Gai Marie Guy |
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RIVETT, James
Service No: 294
Corporal 5th Machine Gun Battery Born London England Son of James Rivett, Torrens Ave., Lockleys Occupation prior to enlisting Labourer Enlisted 13 March 1916 Served in Egypt, France Wounded in Action on 2 occassions 3 May 1917, 18 April 1918 Died from wounds 21 April 1918 Buried: Longpre Les Corps, Saints British Cemetery. No.1 All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section K |
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RIVETT, Laurence Oswald
Service No: 3114
Private 43rd Battalion Born West Ham, London, England Son of James Rivett, Lockleys Occupation prior to enlisting Shop Assistant Enlisted 3 March 1917 at Port Lincoln, SA Served in France Wounded in Action Invalided to Australia 15 January 1919 per 'Orsova' All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section K |
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RIVETT, Thomas William
Service no 2139
Private 43rd Battalion Born 09 October 1886 at Avenue Range, near Kingston, SA Son of Zepheniah RIVETT and Mary Ann nee SEARLES Husband of Mary Ann RIVETT Of Avenue Range, Lucindale, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 08 July 1916 Died of Meningitis at sea 08 October 1916 Commemorated Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton, England The Advertiser Wednesday 15 November 1916 page 8 |
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RIX, Allan Elmore
Service No 3698
Private 50th Battalion Born 28th September 1898, Yatala, SA Son of William RIX & Emily nee KING Of Alberton, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Clerk Enlisted 28th February 1917 at Adelaide, SA Embarked Melbourne, Victoria, HMAT Themistocles on 4th August 1917 Served in Western Front Killed in action 25th April 1918, Villers-Bretonneux, France Commemorated Villers-Bretonneux, France Courtesy of Douglas Paterson Researching Prince Alfred College WWI Participants |
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