| Regimental number | 36657 |
| Place of birth | Braidwood New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer and grazier |
| Address | Chinchilla, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Richards, 'Kilkiah', Eastern Avenue, Kensington, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 3rd ALH |
| Enlistment date | 16 February 1917 |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade, Reinforcement 29 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/128/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A15 Port Sydney on 5 November 1917 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 23 July 1919 |
