| Regimental number | 540 |
| Date of birth | |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Insurance clerk |
| Address | 27 Auburngrove, Hawthorn, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20.3 |
| Height | 5' 6.25" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, W C Roach, 27 Auburngrove, Hawthorn, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Caulfield, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, F Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A3 Orvieto on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Battalion |
| Promotions |
Lieutenant Unit: INF5 Promotion date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Appointment terminated, London, on being appointed to a Commission in the Indian Army, 2 May 1918. Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No VX41587. |
| Sources | NAA: B883,, ROACH Leonard Nairn |