| Regimental number | 2383 |
| Place of birth | Merewether, Newcastle, New South Wales |
| School | Newcastle South Public School, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Driver |
| Address | 74 Newcomen Street, Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Alice Louisa Richards, 74 Newcomen Street, Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 35th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/52/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 35th Battalion |
| Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | Was wounded and gassed; spent 1 year 3 months in hospital. |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death | 31 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 31 |
| Place of burial | Peronne Road Cemetery (Plot II, Row B, Grave No. 17), Mericourt, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 126 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: William and Louisa RICHARDS, "St. Heliers", 3 Patrick Street, Merewether, New South Wales |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
