| Regimental number | 59308 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Other Names | Edward Richard |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Plumber |
| Address | Woollahra, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs P Dietsch, 13 Rowe Street, Woollahra, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 21st Infantry |
| Enlistment date | 18 May 1918 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | New South Wales Reinforcement 12 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/111/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 17 July 1918 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 18th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 22 July 1919 |
