George Alfred RICHES

Regimental number2942
Place of birthBordertown, South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressMundulla, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28.5
Height5' 5.5"
Weight127 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs. Maria Milligan, Mundulla, via Bordertown, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date15 March 1916
Place of enlistmentNaracoorte, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Light Horse Regiment, 21st Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/8/5
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board RMS Mooltan on 24 August 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 24 July 1919
Discharge date7 October 1919
Other details

Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Dongola', 24 July 1919; discharged (medically unfit: acute hepatitis), Adelaide, 7 October 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death14 July 1959
Age at death71
Place of burialBarmera Garden of Memory Cemetery, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, RICHES George Alfred