John George RICKLETON

Regimental number2/729
AddressCoffee Palace, Wellington
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinSister, Miss Emma Rickleton, 172 Scotswood Road, Newcastle-on-Tyne, England
Rank on embarkationCorporal
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, New Zealand Field Artillery
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when an ammunition dump was set on fire by enemy shelling. Though the ammunition was exploding, he at once went to the dump, removed some of the ammunition, and extinguished the fire. The neighbourhood was crowded with men and pack animals, and his prompt and courageous action averted what might have been a serious disaster.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 26 November 1917

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Artillery/Main Body

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