| Regimental number | 308 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Other Names | Richard Walter |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Motor driver |
| Address | 106 Newry Street, Fitzroy, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Height | 5' 9.5" |
| Weight | 170 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs H. Green, 106 Newry Street, Fitzroy, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Colac, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 21st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Member of volunteer party that worked HT 'Southland' into port, 2 September 1915. Disembarked Alexandria, ex-Mudros, 7 December 1915. Promoted Sergeant, Moascar, 17 March 1916. Embarked Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 19 March 1916; disembarked Marseilles, France, 26 March 1916. Wounded in action, 26 August 1916; admitted to No 12 Australian Field Ambulance (shrapnel wound, neck), 29 August 1916; transferred to No 3 Canadian General Hospital, Boulogne, 31 August 1916; to England, 5 September 1916; to Chatham Military Hospital, 5 September 1916; to No 1 Australian Auxiliary Hospital, 6 October 1916; discharged for return to Australia, 12 November 1916. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Wiltshire', 12 November 1916; disembarked Melbourne, 31 December 1916; discharged Melbourne (medically unfit: movement of left shoulder, neck, and head very limited), 7 February 1917. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 65 |
| Place of burial | Wodonga Cemetery, Victoria |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, AHEARN Walter Richard |