William RICKETTS

Regimental number11/442
AddressKapuni
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, F Ricketts, Kapuni via Hawera
Rank on embarkationSergeant
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Wellington Mounted Rifles Regiment
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
Members of the Wellington Mounted Rifles Regiment in the Main Body left New Zealand on board three ships ('Arawa', 'Orari', and 'Tahiti'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry on the 8th and 9th August, 1915, at Chunuk Bair (Dardanelles), which he invariably displayed great bravery and resource in the performance of his duties, and set a fine example to all with him.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 14 January 1916

Mentioned in Despatches

'In connection with the operations described in General I. Hamilton's despatch dated 11 December 1915.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 28 January 1916

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Mounted Rifles/Main Body

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