| Regimental number | 2666 |
| Place of birth | North Adelaide, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Goodwood, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Height | 5' 10.5" |
| Weight | 145 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Marje Rieschiek, 24 Devon Street, Goodwood, South Australia |
| Previous military service | 6 Mths 13 Battery Field Artillary Resigned |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 5 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/17/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Julius and Marie RIESCHIEK |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Sydney', 22 September 1919; disembarked Adelaide, 10 November 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 22 January 1920. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Death attributed to war service. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 43 |
| Place of burial | West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, RIESCHIEK Walter Emil |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
