| Regimental number | 1770 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Springton, South Australia |
| Religion | Lutheran |
| Occupation | School teacher |
| Address | Springton, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19.8 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 147 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M N B Roesler, Springton, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 2 years in ghe Senior Cadets; transferred to 74th Infantry, Citizen Military Forces; still serving at time of AIF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 27th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A61 Kanowna on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Army Provost Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Warwickshire', 16 August 1919; discharged Adelaide, 15 November 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No S481. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 65 |
| Place of burial | AIF Cemetery (Row 21, Grave 57), West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
