| Regimental number | 7219 |
| Place of birth | Lincoln, England |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | Bluff Colliery via Rockhampton, Queensland |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 36 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 142 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs M A Rodgers, Bluff Colliery via Rockhampton, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Rockhampton, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | Tunnelling Companies, March 1917 Reinforcements |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 16/15/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Vic, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2CPL |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Tunnelling Company |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Bakara', 24 July 1919; disembarked Sydney, 30 September 1919; discharged (medically unfit), Brisbane, 1 November 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Death attributed to war service. |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | North Rockhamption Cemetery, Queensland |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, RODGERS John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
