| Regimental number | 5851 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Moonta, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Moonta, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 135 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs C Roach, Moonta, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 2 years in the Senior Cadets; 2 years in the Citizen Military Forces. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Kadin |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A37 Barambah on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 43rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 5850 Pte Douglas Peter ROACH, 43rd Bn, died of wounds, 5 July 1918. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, remained at duty, 4 July 1917. Wounded in action (second occasion), remained at duty, 22 August 1918. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Nestor', 20 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 14 August 1919. Medals: Military Meda, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No S85049. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 75 |
| Place of burial | Happy Valley Cemetery, Port Lincoln, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ROACH James Barkla |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
