| Regimental number | 1726 |
| Place of birth | Gunnenbene New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Gunnenbene, Carroll via Gunnedah, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr George Rootes, Gunnenbene, Carroll via Gunnedah, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 53rd Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/70/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 53rd Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 35 |
| Place of burial | Ribemont Communal Cemetery Extension (Plot III, Row H, Grave No. 5), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 158 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: George and Blanche ROOTES, Carroll, New South Wales |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
