| 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 |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
