George Henry RICHES

Regimental number1896
Place of birthKangaroo Island South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
AddressWyalcatchem, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation29
Next of kinFather, James Henry Riches, Wyalcatchem, Western Australia
Enlistment date19 March 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll18 April 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name44th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/61/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on 9 August 1916
Regimental number from Nominal Roll1896A
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Army Ordnance Corps
FateReturned to Australia 1 June 1919