| Regimental number | 1896 |
| Place of birth | Kangaroo Island South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Wyalcatchem, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Father, James Henry Riches, Wyalcatchem, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | 19 March 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 18 April 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 44th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/61/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on 9 August 1916 |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 1896A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Ordnance Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 1 June 1919 |
