| Regimental number | 1204 |
| Place of birth | Dunsfold England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Horse driver |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, Geo Roper, Bemow Farm, Surrey, England |
| Enlistment date | 10 September 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Lance Corporal |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, G Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 22 December 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 1 November 1918 |