| 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: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
