| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Kyneton, Victoria |
| School | 6th level, State School, Victoria |
| Other training | Sub-matriculation, South Melbourne College, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Address | 35 Davis Street, Elsternwick, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Height | 6' 3" |
| Weight | 162 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A. Goold, 35 Davis Street, Elsternwick, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served for 17 years in the Citizen Military Forces; serving in 26th Signal Company, Army Engineers, at time of AIF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Lieutenant Honorary Captain |
| Unit name | Divisional Signal Company 1 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 22/11/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A10 Karroo on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Major |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Signal Squadron |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, GOOLD Richard Harry |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
