| Regimental number | 3401 |
| Place of birth | Woollahra, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Polisher |
| Address | 197 Dennison Road, Petersham, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22.9 |
| Height | 5' 7.5" |
| Weight | 146 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, P Rigby, 197 Dennison Road, Petersham, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Warwick Farm, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/19/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 54th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Peter Dennis |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia from Southampton on board HS 'Kanowna', 9 September 1916; discharged (medically unfit: wounded, severe shell wound, left hand), Sydney, 11 December 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 45 |
| Place of burial | Rookwood Necropolis, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, RIGBY Robert Edward |
