Regimental number | 178A |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Sawmill hand |
Address | 25 Harley Street, Mt Lawley, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Father, A G Rosser, 25 Harley Street, Mt Lawley, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 3rd Field Ambulance, C Squadron |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/46/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | R178 |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Unspecified Recommendation date: Unspecified Mention in Despatches awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette, second Supplement, No. 29251, 5 August 1915; 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133, 28 October 1915. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the 25th April, 1915, and subsequent days after the landing at Gaba Tepe (Dardanelles). In company with another man Private Rosser showed the greatest bravery and resource in attending to the wounded. Totally regardless of danger, he was for three consecutive days under a continuous and heavy shell and rifle fire, dressing and collecting the wounded from the most exposed positions. He allowed no personal risk or fatigue to interfere with the performance of his duties, and his gallant conduct and devotion offered a splendid example to all ranks.'
Source: 'London Gazette' No. 8858 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |