'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On the morning of 26th August 1918, Private Richards was assisting to guide up Units of the 3rd New Zealand (Rifle) Brigade to their assembly position at Favrieul. The enemy were shelling heavily and the units repeatedly lost touch in the dark. This man was frequently up and down the column connecting Units and pointing out the way. His gallantry and total disregard for his personal safety were a splendid example to all.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 24 January 1919

Regimental number	24/1792
Occupation	Farmer
Next of kin	Father, W Richards, Salisbury, Timaru
Rank on embarkation	Rifleman
Unit name	New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 1915, 3rd Reinforcements of 2nd Battalion, F Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board Tahiti on 8 January 1916
Medals	Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On the morning of 26th August 1918, Private Richards was assisting to guide up Units of the 3rd New Zealand (Rifle) Brigade to their assembly position at Favrieul. The enemy were shelling heavily and the units repeatedly lost touch in the dark. This man was frequently up and down the column connecting Units and pointing out the way. His gallantry and total disregard for his personal safety were a splendid example to all.' Source: London Gazette Date: 24 January 1919
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 15, p. 9