| Regimental number | 3753 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Riverton, South Australia |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Lipson Street, Port Adelaide, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs L M Knight, Port Adelaide, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board RMS Malwa on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Throughout the winter on the Somme (Fleurs) Pte. Rogers was acting as Runner. At all times he showed great determination and pluck in getting messages through from the front line to Battalion Headquarters under heavy shell fire, and direct machine gun fire. Pte. Rogers showed great courage in acting as special runner in the following battles: Bullecourt, Passchendaele, Dernancourt, Monument Wood, Proyart (8 August 1918). Attack on the outposts of the Hindenberg Line on the 18 September 1918 Pte Rogers set a very high standard for runners and has stood out on account of his exceptional courage, energy and cheerfulness. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Throughout the winter on the Somme (Fleurs) Private Rogers was acting as Runner. At all times he showed great determination and pluck in getting messages through from the front line to Battalion Headquarters under heavy shell fire, and direct machine gun fire. Private Rogers showed great courage in acting as special runner in the following battles:- Bullecourt, Passchendale , Dernacourt, Monument Wood, Proyart (8/8/18). Attack on the outposts of the Hindenburg Line on the 18/9/18. Private Rogers set a very high standard for runners and has stood out on account of his exceptional courage, energy and cheerfulness.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135 Date: |
| Other details | Son of Alfred John and Agnes Kate (nee Smith) Rogers |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 73 |
| Place of burial | Roman Catholic Lawn Section, Northern Suburbs Cemetery, Sydney (buried with his wife Mabel who died on 3 November 1964) |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
