| Regimental number | 178 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Scottsdale, Tasmania |
| Religion | Protestant |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | Scottsdale, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Height | 5' 11.5" |
| Weight | 156 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, E O Richardson, Scottsdale, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brighton, Tasmania |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board Transport A2 Geelong on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF12 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF12 Promotion date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Hobart Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Military Cross Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Sydney', 12 September 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 2 December 1918; appointment terminated (discharged), 31 January 1919. Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, RICHARDSON Cyril Norman |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
