| Regimental number | 3926 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 42 Station Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs I Richards, 42 Station Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 6 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 23 November 1915 |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 5750 Pte Archibald James RICHARDS, 8th Bn, returned to Australia, 23 July 1918. |