| Regimental number | 3640 |
| Place of birth | Pakenham Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Grocer |
| Address | Charman Road, Cheltenham, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, G W Richards, Watchem, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 9 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/14/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
