Regimental number | 4947 |
Place of birth | Maidstone England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Salesman |
Address | Perth, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Father, H F Roots, 50 Holland Road, Maidstone Kent, England |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 16th Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'This man is brought to notice for his conduct during the enemy counter-attack against our position near HEBUTERNE on the 5th April 1918. Whilst the preliminary bombardment was in progress he attended to the requirements of wounded men; saw to their comfort, and assisted in removing them to places of safety, when the enemy attack developed, and a lodgment had been effected in a Communication trench leading into our lines, he, with great courage and determination, led a Bombing attack up the trench; inflicted casualties, and ejected the enemy. He was a very considerable factor in the discomfiture of the enemy on this occasion. He is recommended for distinction.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 1 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |