| Regimental number | 5050 |
| Place of birth | Dubbo, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Bushman |
| Address | Albert Street, Taree, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Height | 5'6.75" |
| Weight | 144 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs N G Rochester, Albert Street, Taree, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 1, Reinforcement 9 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/29/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At WESTHOEK on 6th October, 1917, the 2nd Battery was moving guns from their old positions in a forward position. The conditions were very trying as the ground they had to move over was very muddy and was continually under hostile shell fire. No. 5050 Bdr. Bertie Robert ROCHESTER was temporarily in charge of his gun and despite these difficulties succeeded in getting it into the forward position. His determination and courage set a splendid example to the remainder of his detachment, thus enabling the task to be carried out. His courage and devotion to duty is worhty of special recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Commenced return to Australia on board A 'Field Marshall', 28 April 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 27 May 1918, for onward travel to Sydney; discharged Sydney, 2 September 1918. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 42 |
| Place of burial | Taree Cemetery, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ROCHESTER Bertie Robert |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
