| Regimental number | 5972 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Religion | Protestant |
| Occupation | Butcher |
| Address | c/o Mrs E J Peters, 3 Arthur Court off Sturt Street, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Height | 5' 6.75" |
| Weight | 168 lbs |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs E J Peters, 3 Arthur Court off Sturt Street, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Light Horse Brigade Train 4 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/102/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 20th Australian Army Service Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'China', 1 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 5 August 1919. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 50 |
| Place of burial | AIF Cemetery, West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BURLEY Richard John Ernest |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
