| Regimental number | 1977 |
| Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Port Lincoln, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 126 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Elsie Richards, Port Lincoln, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 50th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/67/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 50th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Kanowna', 14 January 1917; disembarked Adelaide, 8 March 1917; discharged (medically unfit), Adelaide, 4 May 1917. Medal: British War Medal. |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, RICHARDS James Jackson |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
