| Regimental number | 238 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Penrith, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Horse trainer |
| Address | Railway Street, Queen's Park, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 21.1 |
| Height | 5' 3.25" |
| Weight | 137 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Elsie Pugh, Victoria Park East, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 3 years in the38th Battery, Australian Field Artillery; still serving at time of AIF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Perth, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | 44th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/61/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 44th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, 4 October 1917 (gun shot wound, right foot). Wounded in action, second occasion, 8 August 1918 (gun shot wound, left foot). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Nestor', 12 December 1918; discharged (wounded), Perth, 2 March 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No W29095. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, PUGH Richard Thomas |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
