Regimental number | 4080 |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Woolamai, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Rogers, Woolamai, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 12th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT RMS Orontes on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack on POLYGON WOOD, east of HOOGE, on 20/21st September, 1917, Pte. ROGERS was a stretcher bearer and although separated from the other bearers, did splendid work in tending wounded when under the enemy barrage. From the time of our advance and up to the time of relief this bearer worked continuously. Also when reliefs were being effected, he was of great assistance to the relieving Battalions, both as guide to their positions and in organising parties to remove their wounded. This latter work was carried out under heavy enemy fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Miscellaneous details | Full name: John Joseph Stanley ROGERS |