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