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We remember Alfred Charles John Ricks
We remember Alfred Charles John Ricks
Timeline
Timeline
1897
birth
Source:6205831
16th December 1897
1901
location
22 Gladstone Street, Easton Road, Bristol
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7000371
1901 - 10th September 1914
1914
employment
Grocer's Assistant
Bristol
United Kingdom
Source:7000371
10th September 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
1/D/42
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Crystal Palace R.N.D. Depot
Source:7000343
10th September 1914 - 2nd November 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
K/1244
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Nelson Battalion
Source:7000343
2nd November 1914
1915
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
Bristol K/24
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Nelson Battalion
Source:7000343
1st March 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Wounded (S.W. thigh)
Hospital/Institution
Source:7000353
13th July 1915
1915
dates
Age 21
Source:6999768
15th July 1915
service
Royal Navy
Z/ 24
Royal Naval Division
Source:6205831
location
22, Gladstone St, Easton Rd,Bristol
United Kingdom
Source:6205831
2014
commission
Temporary
Source:7000371
10th September 2014
2014
enlistment
Bristol
United Kingdom
Source:7000371
10th September 2014
2014
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:7000371
2nd November 2014
1915
death
Died of wounds
ACJ Ricks Service record states: 13.7.15 wounded, Dardanelles (S.W. thigh). 15.7.15 Died of wounds in advanced Dressing Station of 3rd East Lancs. Field Ambulance, East Gully, Dardanelles.
At Rest in Skew Bridge Cemetery, Gallipoli
Turkey
Source:6999768
15th July 1915
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred Charles John |
| Initials | ACJ |
| Last Name | Ricks |
| Source | 6205831 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Gladstone Street, Easton Road, Bristol | United Kingdom | parents address | 1901 - 10th September 1914 | |
| 22, Gladstone St, Easton Rd,Bristol | United Kingdom |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Z/ 24 | Royal Naval Division | |||
| Royal Navy | K/1244 | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve | Nelson Battalion | Ordinary Seaman | |
| Royal Navy | Bristol K/24 | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve | Nelson Battalion | Able Seaman | |
| Royal Navy | 1/D/42 | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve | Crystal Palace R.N.D. Depot | Ordinary Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Henry Ricks | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue Gray | D. Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-10 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-10 | Baptist |
Media
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Alfred Charles John Ricks - At RestA picture of the head stone on the grave at Skew Bridge Cemetery, Gallipoli kindly taken by Len sellers on 29th September 2009. Len is a recognised expert on the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve History and has led extensive tours of the Gallipoli peninsular. Len agreed to take this picture when on one of his tours.
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Alfred Ricks,Skew Bridge Cemetry GallipoliResting place of Alfred Charles John Ricks at Skew Bridge Cemetery, Gallipoli. Taken by Len sellers on a tour of the peninsular as detailed in previous uploaded image.Contributed by:
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Skew Bridge Cemetery, GallipoliSkew Bridge Cemetery, Gallipoli. Taken by Len Sellers on tour of peninsular as detailed in previous uploaded images.Contributed by:
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Alfred Charles John Ricks CWGC CertificateCommonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Commemorative Certificate downloaded from CWGC in memory of Alfred Charles John Ricks.Contributed by:
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CWGC Head Stone Schedule Part 2These documents provide details of what was actually inscribed on an individual’s headstone. Their main purpose was to help manage the enormous programme of headstone production and engraving the Commission embarked on in the immediate aftermath of the First World War. Shows Frederick Henry Ricks, Father of Alfred Charles John Ricks listed at address of 22 Gladstone Street, Easton Road, BristolContributed by:
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CWGC Head Stone Schedule Part 1These documents provide details of what was actually inscribed on an individual’s headstone. Their main purpose was to help manage the enormous programme of headstone production and engraving the Commission embarked on in the immediate aftermath of the First World War.Contributed by:
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CWGC Grave Register Showing ACJ RicksRegisters were produced by the Commission on a cemetery-by-cemetery or memorial-by-memorial basis, and eventually ran to 1,500 volumes. They contain an entry for each individual, with details of their rank, regiment, unit and date of death. Many of the entries also include additional information such as next of kin details.Contributed by:
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CWGC Registration ReportGrave Registration Reports (GRRs) are standard forms which detail graves for which the Commission is responsible within a particular burial ground. They provide basic details of the individuals, such as name, service number, rank, regiment, unit and date of death, and are listed in Plot, Row and Grave order.Contributed by:
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Skew Bridge Cemetery Details, Helles, TurkeyDescription of cemetery location and historyContributed by:
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Alfred Charles John Ricks Service Record - Part 3Career and Rating detailsContributed by:
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Alfred Charles John Ricks Service Record Part 2Description of service up until died of wounds 15th July 1915Contributed by:
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Fleet Air Arm Museum Archive LetterFleet Air Arm Museum Archive Letter providing copies of Alfred Charles John Ricks Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve enrolment and service record.Contributed by:
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Alfred Charles John Ricks Service Record_Part 2Copy of the original service record card held in the Fleet Air Arm Museum Archives and were scanned for National Archives records.Contributed by:
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Alfred Charles John Ricks Service Record_Part 1Copy of original service record card for Alfred Charles John Ricks in the Fleet Air Arm Museum ArchivesContributed by:
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RNVR Casualty ListCopy of casualty list held in the Fleet Air Arm Museum Archives showing entry for Alfred Charles John RicksContributed by:
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Casualty FormCopy of Casualty Form for Alfred Charles John Ricks held in the Fleet Air Arm Museum ArchivesContributed by:
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A C J Ricks RNVR Enrolment Form_Part 4Copy of A C J Ricks RNVR Enrolment Form_Part 4 held in the Fleet Air Arm Museum ArchivesContributed by:
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A C J Ricks RNVR Enrolment Form_Part 3Copy of A C J Ricks RNVR Enrolment Form_Part 3 held in the Fleet Air Arm Museum ArchivesContributed by:
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A C J Ricks RNVR Enrolment Form Part 2Copy of A C J Ricks RNVR Enrolment Form Part 2 held in the Fleet Air Arm Museum ArchivesContributed by:
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A C J Ricks RNVR Enrolment Form Part 1Copy of A C J Ricks RNVR Enrolment Form Part 1 held in the Fleet Air Arm Museum ArchivesContributed by:
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Alfred Charles John Ricks War Medal Record_1National Archives Roll of Naval War Medals 1914 - 1920 for Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve RatingsContributed by:
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Alfred Charles John Ricks Medal Record_2National Archives Roll of Naval War Medals 1914 - 1920 for Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve RatingsContributed by:
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National Archives Roll of Naval War MedalsNational Archives Roll of Naval War Medals 1914 - 1920 for Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve RatingsContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Division Service Records 1914-1920 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Justin47365 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Alfred Charles John Ricks - At Rest | Justin47365 | |
| Alfred Ricks,Skew Bridge Cemetry Gallipoli | Justin47365 | |
| Skew Bridge Cemetery, Gallipoli | Justin47365 | |
| Alfred Charles John Ricks CWGC Certificate | Justin47365 | |
| CWGC Head Stone Schedule Part 2 | Justin47365 | |
| CWGC Head Stone Schedule Part 1 | Justin47365 | |
| CWGC Grave Register Showing ACJ Ricks | Justin47365 | |
| CWGC Registration Report | Justin47365 | |
| Skew Bridge Cemetery Plan | Justin47365 | |
| Skew Bridge Cemetery Details, Helles, Turkey | Justin47365 | |
| Alfred Charles John Ricks Service Record - Part 3 | Justin47365 | |
| Alfred Charles John Ricks Service Record Part 2 | Justin47365 | |
| Alfred Charles John Ricks Service Record Part 1 | Justin47365 | |
| Fleet Air Arm Museum Archive Letter | Justin47365 | |
| Alfred Charles John Ricks Service Record_Part 2 | Justin47365 | |
| Alfred Charles John Ricks Service Record_Part 1 | Justin47365 | |
| RNVR Casualty List | Justin47365 | |
| Casualty Form | Justin47365 | |
| A C J Ricks RNVR Enrolment Form_Part 4 | Justin47365 | |
| A C J Ricks RNVR Enrolment Form_Part 3 | Justin47365 | |
| A C J Ricks RNVR Enrolment Form Part 2 | Justin47365 | |
| A C J Ricks RNVR Enrolment Form Part 1 | Justin47365 | |
| Alfred Charles John Ricks War Medal Record_1 | Justin47365 | |
| Alfred Charles John Ricks Medal Record_2 | Justin47365 | |
| National Archives Roll of Naval War Medals | Justin47365 |
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