| Regimental number | 316 |
| Place of birth | Bairnsdale Victoria |
| Other Names | John Ricards |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Seaman, Ran |
| Address | 79 Wilson Street, North Carlton, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Father, Lucas R Smethurst, 79 Wilson Street, North Carlton, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | 3rd Pioneer Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/15/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Comissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |