| Regimental number | 135 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Stoker |
| Address | 166 Dowling Street, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22.4 |
| Height | 5' 6.25" |
| Weight | 132 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Joseph Bible, Dowling Street, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 18th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Machine Gun Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches 'At Bullecourt, when all the section officers were either killed or wounded he took a prominent part in the fight and handled his guns and men with extreme coolness and dash.' Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30448, 28 December 1917; 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57, 18 April 1918. Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and gazetted, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30448 (28 December 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 (18 April 1918). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Mention in Despatches Source: 'London Gazette' Supplement Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Married Constance MURIEL EDWARDS, spinster, aged 20, 21 April 1919. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Anchises', 23 August 1919; appointment terminated (discharged), 15 March 1920. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in world War II: service No N102263. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 82 |
| Place of burial | Palmdale Lawn Cemetery and Memorial Park |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BIBLE Richard Herbert |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
