| Regimental number | 19903 |
| Place of birth | South Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | 4 Coronet Street, Flemington, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Father, E Richards, 'Llefenny', Coronet Street, Flemington, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Bombardier |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 8, Battery 31 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/36/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Bombardier |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This N.C.O. at the Battle of BROODSINDE RIDGE carried most important despatches from Group Headquarters to the Battery through very heavy shell fire. At MESSINES, and from 1st August to the present date, this N.C.O. acted as Battery Orderly, carrying important despatches and messages at all times, day and night, along roads and tracks subjected to heavy enemy fire. His unfailing energy and devotion to duty have been a fine example of courage and determination to the men of his Battery.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |