
| Date of birth | |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Chemist |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs E W Richards, 'Mazephir', 181 James Street, Perth, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | 38th Battery Australian Field Artillery |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Lieutenant |
| Unit name | Divisional Ammunition Column Section 1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Major |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Division Artillery |
| Promotions |
Major Unit: Army Field artillery Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 30706 (28 May 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 165 (24 October 1918). Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |