| Regimental number | 2708 |
| Place of birth | Southampton, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Arno Bay, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28.10 |
| Height | 5' 6.25" |
| Weight | 148 lbs |
| Next of kin | Friend, Thomas Curtis, Arno Bay, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 32nd Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/49/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Infantry Brigade Headquarters |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Durham', 22 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 1 September 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, RICHARDS John |