| Regimental number | 17283 |
| Place of birth | Lancashire England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Railway fireman |
| Address | 68 Argyle Street, Moonee Ponds, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Father, George Thomas Richards, 68 Argyle Street, Moonee Ponds, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | February 1917 Reinforcements |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/42/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A46 Clan Mcgillivray on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Field Company Engineers |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 5545 Pte George RICHARDS, 20th DUOS, returned to Australia, 25 September 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
