| Regimental number | 1718 |
| Place of birth | Shrewsbury England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Groom |
| Address | 'Noorendoo', Dunkeld, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, George Richards, 'Talisker', Merino, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 59th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/76/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 59th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 5099 George Albert RICHARDS, 29th Bn, died of wounds, 21 December 1918. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |