Thomas Percival (Percy) Rickus

  • British War Medal
  • Victory Medal
  • Born 20 May 1896, Timaru, South Canterbury, New Zealand
  • Died 21 July 1964, Temuka
  • Last rank Private
  • Service number 16/1543
  • Served In 5th Reinforcements, Māori Contingent
  • Next of Kin Mrs H. Rickus (mother), Temuka
  • Pre-war occupation Clerk for CFC Assn, Fairlie
  • ReligionChurch of England (Anglican)
  • Enlisted5 April 1916
  • Embarkationaboard HMNZT 60, Ulimaroa, departed 29 July 1916, Wellington, disembarked 28 September 1916, Plymouth, England
  • Theatres of operationWestern European 1916-1917-1918
  • Periods of service145 days in New Zealand and three years 15 days overseas in Western Europe. Total service of three years and 160 days
  • Returned to New Zealandaboard Matatua, 13 August 1919
  • Discharged10 September 1919
  • AwardedBritish War Medal and Victory Medal
Notes

Served in WWI and WWII (16/1543).