| Regimental number | 2216 |
| Place of birth | Essex, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 127 Underwood Street, Paddington, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Height | 5.'5.25" |
| Weight | 112 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs K Roach, 127 Underwood Street, Paddington, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 20th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 20th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Charles and Mary ROACH |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Commenced return to Australia on board HT A74 'Marathon', 15 April 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 12 June 1918; discharged (medically unfit), 20 July 1918. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 46 |
| Place of burial | Rookwood Necropolis, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ROACH Samuel Charles |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
