| Regimental number | 2847 |
| Place of birth | Walgett New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Bushman |
| Address | Beechwood via Wauchope, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Father, Thomas Oliver Roods, Bellangry via Wauchope, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 34th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/51/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 34th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty during operations 29th September to 2nd October, 1918. This man was acting as stretcher bearer and on 29th September was continually engaged carrying out wounded under very heavy artillery and machine gun fire to the R.A.P. a distance of 1000 yards over open country. During the night 29th/30th September he volunteered to go forward and collect wounded Americans in front of their position. The ground was very heavy and several belts of barbed wire had to be crossed, but he worked all night and carried in 13 cases in all disregardful of the shelling and machine gun fire. He ceased only when ordered to by the Medical Officer. His bravery and self-sacrifice was an admirable example of devotion to duty, and has greatly inspired his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
