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We remember Charles Arthur Ricketts
We remember Charles Arthur Ricketts
Timeline
Timeline
1894
sibling
George Walter Ricketts
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1894
1896
sibling
William Earnest Ricketts
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1896
1898
1898
location
3 Arthur Terrace, Aldershot
United Kingdom
parents address
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14th March 1898
1900
sibling
Robert Samuel Ricketts
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1900
1901
dates
Age 3
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31st March 1901
1901
location
21 Springfield, Keymer, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
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1901
1905
sibling
Frederick Henry Ricketts
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1905
1907
sibling
Winifred Agnes Ricketts
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1907
1910
sibling
Ellen Elizabeth Ricketts
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1910
1911
dates
Age 13
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2nd April 1911
1911
location
Oakley House, North Town, Aldershot, Hants.
United Kingdom
parents address
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1911
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
2023
7th Batallion
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12th January 1915 - 13th March 1916
1915
enlistment
Pyramid Hill Victoria
Australia
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14th January 1915
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
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11th July 1915 - 31st July 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Gastroenteritiis
Hospital/Institution
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31st July 1915
1915
events
Absent from Duty
Military Discipline
Gallipoli Peninsular
Turkey
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1st August 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Dysentery
Hospital/Institution
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4th August 1915
1915
theatres
Egypt :4
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4th August 1915 - 25th May 1916
1915
hospitalisation
Ptomaine Poisoning
Hospital/Institution
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6th September 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Dysentery
Hospital/Institution
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17th September 1915
1915
events
Absent from Sick Roll Call
Military Discipline
Mudros
Egypt
Award: 3 days C.B.
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3rd December 1915
1916
events
Pay stopped
Military Discipline
Mudros
Egypt
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1st January 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
2023
1st Pioneer Batallion
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13th March 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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July 1916 - 3rd October 1917
1916
hospitalisation
Wounded in action, France
Hospital/Institution
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27th July 1916 - 7th October 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Wounded C.D.
Hospital/Institution
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8th August 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Mumps
Hospital/Institution
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16th August 1916
1917
events
Proceed on leave to U.K. from France
Home leave
United Kingdom
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5th January 1917 - 19th January 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Wounded in Action
Hospital/Institution
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2nd October 1917
1917
dates
Age 19
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3rd October 1917
education
East End School
Aldershot
United Kingdom
Source:8481198
education
Tongham School
Tongham, Surrey
United Kingdom
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employment
Butcher
George Henry Ricketts
North Town, Aldershot
United Kingdom
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employment
Butcher
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service
Australian Imperial Force
2023
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location
parents address
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1917
death
Died of wounds
Died of wounds received in action. Although the gravestone gives his death at 3rd September 1817, this is not corroborated by military records, which state 3rd October 1917.
Poperinge, West -Vlaanderen
Belgium
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3rd October 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot 20. Row D. No.18.
Belgium
332498
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Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Springfield, Keymer, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 3 Arthur Terrace, Aldershot | United Kingdom | parents address | known 14th March 1898 | |
| Oakley House, North Town, Aldershot, Hants. | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 2023 | ||||
| Australian Imperial Force | 2023 | 1st Pioneer Batallion | |||
| Australian Imperial Force | 2023 | 7th Batallion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Henry RICKETTS | father | ||
| Agnes Ricketts formerly Sims | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Samuel Ricketts | brother | 1900 | |
| George Walter Ricketts | brother | 1894 | |
| William Earnest Ricketts | brother | 1896 | |
| Frederick Henry Ricketts | brother | 1905 | |
| Winifred Agnes Ricketts | sister | 1907 | |
| Ellen Elizabeth Ricketts | sister | 1910 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01-08 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01-08 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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In Loving memory of..her son Charles ArthurPhotograph of Grave stone on Ricketts family grave in Redan Hill Cemetery Aldershot Hampshire, UK
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Died of wounds in Belgium 3rd September 1917Photo of family gravestone recording his deathContributed by:
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Birth Certificate for Charles Arthur Ricketts 1898This is a copy of the Birth entry for Charles Arthur Ricketts born 31st January 1898 at 3 Arthur Terrace, Aldershot, Hants., son of George Henry Ricketts, Butcher, and Agnes Jane Ricketts formerly Sims.Contributed by:
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1901 Census for Ricketts familyThis is the 1901 Census showing Charles Arthur aged 3 born in Aldershot, with his father George, a butcher, and mother Agnes, along with his siblings George, William and Robert, living in Keymer, Sussex, EnglandContributed by:
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1911 Census record for Ricketts familyCopy of 1911 Census record for Charles Arthur Ricketts aged 13, born in Aldershot, living with his father George, a Butcher, and mother Agnes and six siblings.Contributed by:
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Presentation from Chairman, Searle Parish CouncilThis is a photo of the Document presented to the bereaved parents of Pt. Charles Arthur Ricketts, January 1st 1920, in recognition of his death during the First World War.Contributed by:
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Memorial Plaque "Dead Man's Penny"This is a photo of the memorial plaque which was issued after the First World War to the next of kin of all British and Empire service personel who were killed as a result of the war. It clearly shows the name Charles Arthur RickettsContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Vivien68471 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Vivien68471 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Vivien68471 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Vivien68471 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Nominal Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Vivien68471 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ash Museum, England : Charles Arthur Ricketts, Private 2023 1st Australian Pioneers | Vivien68471 | |
| Birth record for Charles Arthur Ricketts | Vivien68471 | |
| Charles Arthur Ricketts | Vivien68471 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| In Loving memory of..her son Charles Arthur | Vivien68471 | |
| Died of wounds in Belgium 3rd September 1917 | Vivien68471 | |
| Birth Certificate for Charles Arthur Ricketts 1898 | Vivien68471 | |
| 1901 Census for Ricketts family | Vivien68471 | |
| 1911 Census record for Ricketts family | Vivien68471 | |
| Presentation from Chairman, Searle Parish Council | Vivien68471 | |
| Memorial Plaque "Dead Man's Penny" | Vivien68471 |
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