'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On the morning of the 1st October 1918, near Crevecoeur Private Rickard, though wounded some time earlier in the day, rushed forward with his Lewis gun to cover the right flank which was held up, in so doing the whole team because casualties and Private Rickard received another wound. In spite of his second wound Pte Rickard kept his Gun in action until the objective was reached, when he was compelled to go out. He set a splendid example to all.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 14 May 1919

Regimental number	10/3719
Occupation	Labourer
Next of kin	Friend, F Priest, Martinborough
Rank on embarkation	Private
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 9th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion, B Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board SS Maunganui on 8 January 1916
Final rank	Private
Final unit	2nd Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
Medals	Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On the morning of the 1st October 1918, near Crevecoeur Private Rickard, though wounded some time earlier in the day, rushed forward with his Lewis gun to cover the right flank which was held up, in so doing the whole team because casualties and Private Rickard received another wound. In spite of his second wound Pte Rickard kept his Gun in action until the objective was reached, when he was compelled to go out. He set a splendid example to all.' Source: London Gazette Date: 14 May 1919
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 21, p. 22