| Regimental number | 957 |
| Place of birth | Wingham New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | PO, Barmedman, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs. Isabella Roach, PO, Barmedman, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 14 January 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 18 January 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th Light Horse Regiment, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/11/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Newcastle, New South Wales, on board HMAT A41 Forty-One on 22 May 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 28 June 1919 |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 7546 Pte John Henry ROACH, 3rd Bn, returned to Australia, 13 December 1918. |
| Other details | Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
