| Regimental number | 3499 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Crystal Brook, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Railway clerk |
| Address | Oodnadatta, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 10.5" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, R H Gale, Crystal Brook, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | 3rd Air Mechanic |
| Unit name | Australian Flying Corps, April 1918 Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 8/15/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board SS Zealandic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Air Mechanic |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Flying Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: England Embarked Melbourne, 4 October 1918; disembarked London, England, 5 December 1918. Marched in to Australian Flying Corps Depot, Wendover, 5 December 1918. Marched out to 1st Australian Wing, Tetbury, 4 January 1919. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Kaiser in Hind', 6 May 1919; disembarked Adelaide, 14 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 13 October 1919. Medal: British War Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, GALE Richard Alfred |