| Regimental number | 5203 |
| Place of birth | Brunswick Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Boot salesman |
| Address | 41 Fawkner Street, South Yarra, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, G F Roden, 41 Fawkner Street, South Yarra, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 1 January 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 8 January 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 14th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 14 March 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 46th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 22 July 1917 |
