| Regimental number | 2572 |
| Place of birth | Maitland, New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | 2 Watson Street, Paddington, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 154 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs C. Birch, 2 Watson Street, Paddington, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/21/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt. Embarked Sydney, 9 August 1915; disembarked Egypt, 10 September 1915. Admitted to No 1 Australian Auxiliary Hospital, Luna Park, 22 November 1915; discharged, 12 December 1915. Commenced return to Australian on board HT 'Wandilla', 14 December 1915; disembarked, 14 January 1916; discharged Sydney (medically unfit: cardiac incompetence), 13 December 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 44 |
| Place of burial | Waverley Cemetery (Grave No. 5243), New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BIRCH Richard John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
