| Regimental number | 61680 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Bootmaker |
| Address | 221 Page Street, Middle Park, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18.6 |
| Height | 5' 6.5" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, W Ritchie, 221 Page Street, Middle Park, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil (previously rejected for AIF enlistment on account of eyesight) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | South Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th General (Victorian) Reinforcements |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/111/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A37 Barambah on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Medical Corps Details |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: England Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Runic', 20 December 1919; disembarked, Melbourne, 6 February 1920; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 20 May 1920. Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, RITCHIE Walter Lowden |