| Regimental number | 773 |
| Place of birth | Dandenong, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | McCrae Street, Dandenong, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 147 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, M Daffy, McCrae Street, Dandenong, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served for 1 year in the 48th Infantry, Citizen Military Forces; still serving at time of AIF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Surrey Hills, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, G Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Durham', 23 October 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 23 December 1918; discharged, Melbourne, 21 February 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, DAFFY Richard Murray |