| Regimental number | 2272 |
| Place of birth | Cootamundra New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Signalman (railway) |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, P Rocks, Public School, Kellyville near Parramatta, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 13 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on 30 September 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 17th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 8 April 1919 |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2271 Pte Patrick Bede ROCKS, 17th Bn, returned to Australia, 24 December 1918. |
| Date of death | 10 May 1973 |
| Place of burial | Rookwood Necropolis, Sydney, New South Wales |
