William ROCHE

Regimental number33654
Place of birthWexford, Ireland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationCrane hand
Address37 Rofe Street, Leichhardt, New South Wales
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation34
Next of kinWife, Mrs May Roche, 37 Rofe Street, Leichhardt, New South Wales
Enlistment date2 January 1917
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit nameMedium Trench Mortar Battery Reinforcement 7
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/129/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on 11 May 1917
Rank from Nominal RollGunner
Unit from Nominal Roll8th Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 23 September 1918
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Photo: Peter Dennis
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death8 December 1925
Place of burialRookwood Necropolis, Sydney, New South Wales