| Regimental number | 701 |
| Place of birth | Yorkshire, England |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Clergyman |
| Address | 5 Victoria Road, Malvern, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 43 |
| Height | 5' 3.25" |
| Weight | 131 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs E M M Richards, 5 Victoria Road, Malvern, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 6 January 1916 |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Air Mechanic |
| Unit name | Australian Flying Corps, No 2 Squadron, B Flight |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 8/5/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 25 October 1916 |