| Regimental number | 4995 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Kent Town, South Australia |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Litographer's apprentice |
| Address | North Unley, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 110 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, R, Alexander, 6 Miller Street, North Unley, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 4 years in the Senuor Cadets; transferred to 78th Infantry, Citizen Military Forces. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 32nd Battalion, 14th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/49/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, 29 September 1918 (gun shot wound, right leg). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Melbourne', 5 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 10 September 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No S70209. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 56 |
| Place of burial | Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ALEXANDER Richard Victor |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
