| Regimental number | 440 |
| Place of birth | London England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Deniliquin, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs F H Richards, 19 Poplar Grove, Mew Earswick, York, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/13/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A16 Star of Victoria on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For most conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack south of Vendhuille, on 29 September, 1918. Through the operation his battery was under heavy artillery and machine gun fire, and the whole of his detachment became casualties. Notwithstanding this, he continued to serve his gun alone, until a new detachment could be organized. It was due to his personal efforts that the battery was able to maintain the effective barrage.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 35 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
