| Regimental number | 6949 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Baker |
| Address | Geelong, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28.11 |
| Height | 5' 5" |
| Weight | 148 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs R Akers, 44 Little Malop Street, Geelong, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Geelong, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th Battalion, 23rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Leicestershire', 9 December 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 22 January 1919; discharged (medically unfit: injury to left hand), Melbourne, 6 April 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, AKERS Richard Staton |