William Kevin Ritchie
Able Seaman
PM5810
Naval Beach Commandos
born 11.3.1918 Donald,Victoria
enlisted 17.2.1943
discharged 11.3.1946 (HMAS Lonsdale)
photo courtesy of John Kennett
note by John Kennett
William Keith Ritchie
Number: PM5810
Rank: Able Seaman
D.O.B.: 11th March 1918, Donald, Victoria
Service History
17.02.43 Enlisted as an Ordinary Seaman, HMAS
Cerberus
15.03.43 Posted to HMAS Penguin
21.05.43 Posted to HMAS Assault
03.09.43 Assault Trained
02.10.43 Posted to HMAS Kanimbla
19.01.44 Posted to HMAS Platypus
17.02.44 Promoted to Able Seaman
24.04.44 Posted to HMAS Moreton
08.05.44 Posted to Naval Beach Commandos, Kuranda
05.04.45 Posted to HMAS Madang
