Private Arthur Ricard was born in December, 1893 in Huntingdon, Quebec, the son of Eli Ricard and Mary Dumont. He was conscripted in January 1918 and was in France by May 1918. In September he was hospitalized with Influenza and was wounded in the thigh in the battle of Cambrai on 12 October. He died of his wounds on the October 17th, 1918, at the age of 25.
Private Arthur Ricard
Died of Wounds in WW1
Date of Death:
Service Biography
General Information
Conflict:
WW1
Regimental No.:
3155574
Cause of Death (in war):
Died of Wounds
Branch:
Army
Regiment:
Canadian Infantry
Battalion:
24th Battalion
Company:
Date of Birth :
Place of Birth:
Huntingdon, Quebec
Date of Enlistment:
Age at Enlistment:
24 years 10 months
Date of Discharge:
Age at Discharge:
25 years 8 months
Date of Death:
Age at Death:
25 years 8 months
Country Born:
Canada
Trade or Calling:
Labourer
Next of Kin:
Elie Ricard, Father, Huntingdon, Quebec
Address at Enlistment:
Huntingdon, Quebec
Religion:
Roman Catholic
Place of Enlistment:
Montreal, Quebec
Was a Prisoner of War:
No
Height:
5 ft 4.0 in / 163 cm
Weight:
133 lbs / 60 kg
Chest:
35.0 in / 89 cm
Expansion:
3.0 in / 8 cm
Marital Status:
Single
Prior Military Experience:
No
Saw Service in:
Europe
Place of Discharge:
Discharge Type:
Died in Service
Discharge Notes:
Battle Died/Wounded:
Length of Service:
285 days in service
Buried at:
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Grave of Arthur Ricard
Grave of 3155574 Private A Ricard, age 28, Canadian Infantry, 24th Bn.
Ranks
| Conflict | Rank | Regiment | Branch | Unit | Company | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WW1 | Private | Canadian Infantry | Army | 24th Battalion | |||
| WW1 | Private | Canadian Infantry | Army | 22nd Battalion |
Awards
| Conflict | Award | Action | Date of Award | Date of Citation | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WW1 | Meritorious Service Medal |
Notes
Private Arthur Ricard was born in December, 1893 in Huntingdon, Quebec, the son of Eli Ricard and Mary Dumont. He was conscripted late in the war and was likely seeing his first action in the battle of Cambrai, the last major battle the Canadian Forces engaged in during the war. He was likely wounded in action sometime around the 12th of October, and died of his wounds on the 17th. For his actions Private Ricard was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal.
Additional Service Notes
Embarked Canada 4 Feb 1918, arrived England 16 Feb 1918
In france with 24th Battalion 22 May 1918
Transferred to 22nd Battalion 6 June 1918
Several transfers between the 22nd Battalion and the 24th Battalion
Admitted 2 No. 2 Canadian General Hospital Le Treport 8 August 1918 with influenza, discharged 9 Sept 1918
Wounded GSW right thigh, taken to 22 Casualty Clearing Station October 14 1918
In france with 24th Battalion 22 May 1918
Transferred to 22nd Battalion 6 June 1918
Several transfers between the 22nd Battalion and the 24th Battalion
Admitted 2 No. 2 Canadian General Hospital Le Treport 8 August 1918 with influenza, discharged 9 Sept 1918
Wounded GSW right thigh, taken to 22 Casualty Clearing Station October 14 1918