| Regimental number | 799 |
| Place of birth | Paddington New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Bookbinder |
| Address | Amy Road, Peakhurst, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Father, George Harry Richards, Amy Road, Peakhurst, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 12 October 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Anzac Cyclist Battalion, Reinforcement 8 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 12/1/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 2 December 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 7 February 1919 |