| Regimental number | 3308 |
| Place of birth | Parramatta New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Carrier |
| Address | 360 Church Street, Parramatta, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Charles Roots, 360 Church Street, Parramatta, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 26 February 1917 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th Light Horse Regiment, 27th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/11/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A15 Port Sydney on 9 May 1917 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Mounted Divisional Train |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 8 April 1919 |