Regimental number | 3467 |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Blacksmith |
Address | Mooroopna, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A C Rogers, Northgate Street, Mooroopna, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 7th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Awarded the Military Medal. |
Medals |
Military Medal 'Near STRAZEELE Railway Station East of HAZEBROUCK of 12/13 June 1918 during the successful attack on enemy positions Private ROGERS displayed great courage and ability in the attack. By his determination and initiative in the use of his Lewis Gun he successfully wiped out the garrison of the enemy posted in a copse, who were in a position to successfully hold up the advance. Later in the fight Private ROGERS pushed forward into enemy posts regardless of danger to himself, seized and brought in two enemy Machine Guns. The good work of this soldier was of the greatest value to his attacking platoon, and materially helped in its success.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 58 |
Place of burial | Carlton Cemetery, Melbourne, Victoria |