| Regimental number | 2871 |
| Place of birth | London England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 14 Douglas Street, Spring Hill, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Nellie Rose, 23 Harmer Street, Gravesend, Kent, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 42nd Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/59/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 41st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the 8th August, 1918, during the operations on the SOMME, east of HAMEL, Private ROSE displayed great daring throughout the whole of the advance, and by his bravery and resourcefulness was instrumental in capturing several prisoners. When the objective was reached he rendered valuable service as a Company runner, having on several occasions to pass through heavy enemy machine gun fire. By his bravery and high standard of devotion to duty he set a very fine example to his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
