| Regimental number | 153 |
| Place of birth | Murtoa, Victoria |
| Religion | Lutheran |
| Occupation | Soldier |
| Address | Maribyrnong Barracks, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, F B Poltrock, Murtoa, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Maribyrnong Barracks, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 1, Battery 1 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/29/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Bombardier |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Essex', 7 June 1918; discharged (medically unfit: nerve deafness, left and right ears), 12 September 1918. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 97 |
| Place of burial | Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, POLTROCK Rudolf Paul |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
