| Regimental number | 1522 |
| Place of birth | Mitchell Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Cook |
| Address | Corner of Junction and New Sandgate Road, Clayfield, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs C H Roberts, corner of Junction and New Sandgate Roads, Clayfield, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 26th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Bombardier |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Spelt John Barurise Roberts on NR |
| Other details |
Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |