| Regimental number | 1861 |
| Place of birth | Quorn, South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Address | Port Pirie, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 22.10 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Ellen Cicley Evans, Laura, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Port Pirie, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 2 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/17/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ceramic', 25 January 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 28 April 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 83 |
| Place of burial | Willaston Cemetery, Gawler, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, EVANS Richard Augustus |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
