| Regimental number | 1726 |
| Place of birth | Colton South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Ironmonger |
| Address | Port Pirie, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Ida Myrtle Roper, Port Pirie, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 48th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/65/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 31 |
| Place of burial | Messines Ridge British Cemetery (Plot III, Row C, Grave No. 14), Belgium |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 146 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: David and Philadelphia ROPER. Native of Port Pirie, South Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |