| Regimental number | 945 |
| Place of birth | Richmond New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | New Italy, Richmond River, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, Chas Gilbert Roots, New Italy, Richmond River, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 19 September 1914 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 18 September 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, F Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A40 Ceramic on 22 December 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 27 July 1917 |