The AIF Project

John Francis ROGERS

Regimental number2933
Place of birthBallanaring, Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarmer
AddressRavenshoe, Queensland
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation34
Height5' 8"
Weight160 lbs
Next of kinWife, Mrs Cicley Janet Rogers, c/o Mrs S Rogers, Lilydale Road, Ringwood, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date3 June 1916
Place of enlistmentCairns, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name4th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 6
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/16/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A36 Boonah on 21 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll6th Field Company Engineers
FateReturned to Australia 7 July 1919
Discharge date24 October 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Chemnitz', 7 July 1917; disembarked Sydney, 8 September 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 24 October 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death31 December 1933
Age at death52
Place of burialRavenshoe Cemetery, Queensland
SourcesNAA: B2455, ROGERS John Francis

Print format    


© The AIF Project 2024, UNSW Canberra. Not to be reproduced without permission.