| Regimental number | 1696 |
| Place of birth | Orange, New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Carter |
| Address | Bourke Street, Redfern, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27.3 |
| Height | 5' 3" |
| Weight | 115 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Patrick Roche, 43A Bourke Street, Redfern, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Holsworthy, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Light Horse Regiment, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/6/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 1696A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Robert and Sandra Crofts |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Palestine Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ulimaroa', 13 March 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 16 June 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 71 |
| Place of burial | Rookwood Necropolis (R.C. Sec. 8, 1349), Sydney, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ROCHE Thomas |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
