The data is the editor’s interpretation of documents from the:
The National Archives, London,
Commonwealth War Graves Commission,
Ancestry and Find My Past.
RICKETTS Joseph born around 1798 in Henham, Essex; groom; signed up aged 16 years. Gunner and Driver, 3rd Batt. Royal Artillery 17th Mar 1814 Woolwich born served 28 yrs 194 days until 13th July 1842;
Served in The Netherlands and France for 2 yrs 7 mths, Gibraltar for 4 yrs and 5 mths and was present at The Battle of Waterloo, remainder at home including Guernsey. In March 1842 declared ‘worn out’; character was exemplary and had 3 distinguishing marks for Good Conduct; discharged 13th July 1842 aged 44 1/4 yrs