| Regimental number | 2942 |
| Date of birth | 22 January 1886 |
| Place of birth | Clare, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Clare, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30.3 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 134 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, James Roach, Clare, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Member of Rifle Club for 10 years. |
| Enlistment date | 10 April 1916 |
| Place of enlistment | Kadina, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Light Horse Regiment, 21st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/14/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board RMS Mooltan on 24 August 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 2 August 1919 |
| Discharge date | 6 October 1919 |
| Other details |
Commenced return to Australia on board HT '', 2 August 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 6 October 1919. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ROACH WILLIAM MASTERS |