Regimental number | 3468 |
Place of birth | London England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Butcher |
Address | 132 Alfred Street, North Sydney, New South Wales |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs M Richards, 132 Alfred Street, North Sydney, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 2nd Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/19/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Company Quartermaster Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 56th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack on this Battalion position in front of Reincourt on 15.5.1917 Sergeant Richards showed great courage and determination in a bombing raid against the enemy and driving them from the trench where they had gained a temporary footing. He set a splendid example.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |