| Regimental number | 513 |
| Date of birth | |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Motor mechanic |
| Address | Sheriff Street, Stawell, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | James Richards, Sheriff Street, Stawell, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, E Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A24 Benalla on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 59th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF60 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF59 Promotion date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Stated to be Harry Norman Richards on NR |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry during operations. When his offic ers became casualties he took command, and displayed great coolness and bravery under very heavy fire. He also did fine work carrying in wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
