| Regimental number | 2460 |
| Place of birth | Canowie, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Canowie, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 40 |
| Height | 6' 2.25" |
| Weight | 151 lbs |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs Emily Collins, Yarcowie, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A61 Kanowna on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia, 27 August 1917; discharged (medically unfit: tuberculosis, chest), Adelaide, 19 April 1918. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, TOMPKINS Richard |