| Regimental number | 7795 |
| Place of birth | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Fitter |
| Address | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 36 |
| Height | 5' 4.5" |
| Weight | 112 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs J E Whitby, Tollerton House, Charlotte Street, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Previous military service | 2 yrs 7 mths Brabante Horse SOUTH AFRICA. (Active Service) 1 year 248 days 1st Light Horse A.I.F |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, 26th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Second entry first did not match |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Brisbane Cemetery, Queensland |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ruahine', 12 May 1918; disembarked Sydney, 5 July 1918, for onward travel to Brisbane; discharged (medically unfit), Brisbane, 5 January 1919. Medal: British War Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, WHITBY Richard |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
