| Surname: | Ricketts |
| Initials: | F |
| Rank: | Sergeant |
| Army Number: | .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. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | India General Service Medal 1854 (London Gazette: WO 100/70 Page: 99 Dec. 19, 1887) |
| Citation: | Clasp: Burma 1885-87. Awarded to Pte. 2 Hampshire Regiment, No. 1520. |