| Regimental number | 943 |
| Place of birth | Hillgrove New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Pine Hill, Halls Creek, Manilla, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, W Roach, Halls Creek, Manilla, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 33rd Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/50/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A74 Marathon on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For gallant service on night of 4th/6th March, 1918, during raid onk enemy trenches in vicinity of WARNETON. This man was one of the right party detailed to mop up the enemy support trench. His Corporal placed him in charge of half the party. He rushed his portion of the trench chasing the enemy out into shell-holes where he and his men despatched a number. His courageous and determined fighting very materially helped the Right Assault.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 120 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 1682 Pte Allan Ernest ROACHE, 33rd Bn, returned to Australia, 12 June 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
