Jack Edward RICKETTS

Regimental number23/266
Address183 Willis Street, Wellington
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, E H Ricketts, PO Box 172, Napier
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 1st Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, A Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Maunganui on 10 October 1915
Medals

Military Medal

'For gallantry and devotion to duty in the field on June 7th 1917, at Messines. This man in spite of the heavy artillery barrage of the enemy line he went through it, bringing back many wounded. He continued his work until exhausted.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 16 August 1917

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: A Company/1st NZRB