| Regimental number | 2493 |
| Place of birth | Maryborough Queensland |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Timber cutter |
| Address | c/o Mrs H Macklin, Woodstock Street, Maryborough, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Brother, Henry Rochford, Fraser Island, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 52nd Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/69/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A49 Seang Choon on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the advance near LE VERQUIER on the 18th September, 1918. Private ROCHFORD on reaching the Objective organised the remnants of the section and pushed forward to a position overlooking a sunken road. here he noticed a strong party of the enemy being re-organised by their Officers. At great personal risk he moved his gun into a position and opened fire on the enemy, causing heavy casualties and crushing the counter attack. His prompt action undoubtedly prevented further fighting and allowed his Company to consolidate. He set a fine example of courage and initiative.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Family name spelled ROCKFORD on Embarkation Roll. |