| Regimental number | 2425 |
| Place of birth | Rokewood Junction Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Lake Boga, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Next of kin | Father, Wm. Richards, Rokewood Junction, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 39th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/56/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 39th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 34 |
| Place of burial | Berks Cemetery Extension (rosenberg Plateau Plots) (Plot II, Row C, Grave No. 46), Ploegsteert, Belgium |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 131 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: William and Louisa RICHARDS, Rokewood Junction, Victoria |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Near WARNETON, during a raid on the enemy, on the night 30th November/1st December 1917, this man displayed conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He did very fine work in company with Private DONOHUE in searching and bombing enemy dugouts during raid and was instrumental in securing a live prisoner. Strength raiding party - 4 officers and 82 other ranks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Cousin: 5348 Lance Corporal Keith Colin Frederick COMB, 53rd Bn, killed in action, 1 March 1918. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
