| Regimental number | 1350 |
| Place of birth | Kalangadoo, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Geranium, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Height | 5' 7.5" |
| Weight | 134 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs. Wilhelmina Richards, Geranium, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Light Horse Regiment, 10th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/8/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Embarked Alexandria to join the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, Gallipoli, 13 November 1915. Disembarked Alexandria from Mudros, 4 December 1915. Absorbed into 3rd Light Horse Regiment, Western Frontier Force, 29 December 1915. Admitted to 1st Light Horse Field Ambulance, Hill 70, Kantara, 15 May 1916 (bronchitis); transferred by Hospital Ship to Alexandria, 21 May 1916, and admitted to 15th General Hospital, 22 May 1916; transferred to Glymenopoulo Depot, 5 June 1916; discharged to Details, 5 June 1916. Taken on strength, 1st Double Squadron, Serapeum, 6 July 1916. Admitted to 3rd Light Horse Field Ambulance, 14 July 1916 (injuted toe); transferred to 54th Casualty Clearing Station, 15 July 1916; to 1st Australian Stationary Hospital, Ismailia, 18 July 1916; to 3rd Australian General Hospital, Cairo, 24 July 1916 (fractured great toe). Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Borda', 17 August 1916; discharged (medically unfit), Adelaide, 27 September 1918. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Enfield Cemetery |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, RICHARDS Francis William Stuart |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
