| Regimental number | 524 |
| Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Religion | Wesleyan |
| Occupation | Driver |
| Address | 153 Wyndham Street, Alexandria, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Thomas Lunnon, 153 Wyndham Street, Alexandria, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 17 August 1914 |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A19 Afric on 18 October 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 24 September 1918 |
| Miscellaneous details | True name: Richard Edward WHITTINGTON |