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Soldier Details:
Surname: Ricketts
Initials:   F.
Rank:   Sergeant
Army No.:  .457
Notes:   MFP. 8/10/84 he enlisted in the Hampshire Regiment, later Somerset Light Infantry, born Southampton, occupation Painter. Served India 6.3 years, Malta 6.5 years. 7/10/05 to discharged time served, 21 years, age 40, conduct Very Good, Home address 73 Hormond Road, Lavender Hill, Clapham, London. 8/10/1884 enlisted in the Hampshire Regiment No. 1520, age 19.2 years, occupation painter, next of kin Father, George, 7 Craven Street, Southampton. 1/12 1887 transferred to Somerset Light Infantry No. 2189, 1/6/1893 transferred to MFP, 1/4/1902 Cpl., 1/4/1903 Sgt, 7/10/1905 to discharge time expired, London, conduct very good. Served Home 8/10-/1884 to 18/1/1886, India 19/1/1886 to 14/3/1892, and 15/3/1892 to 24/4/1892, Home 25/4/1892 to 29/10/1896, Malta 20/10/1896 to 8/4/1903, Home 9/4/1903 to 7/10/1905 to discharge. 1/7/1890 Secunderabad awarded 1st class certificate in Gymnastics. Frank Ricketts. He has the same No. as L/Cpl C H Dowcett, MMP.

Decorations/Medals/Awards (1)
  1. Decoration:   India General Service Medal 1854 Gazette Date: 1887-12-19 Gazette Issue: WO 100/70 Gazette Page: 99
Citation:   Clasp: Burma 1885-87. Awarded to Pte. 2 Hampshire Regiment, No. 1520.