| Regimental number | 518 |
| Place of birth | Toodyay Western Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Toodyay, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Wroth, Toodyay, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/15/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board Transport A52 Surada on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Field Ambulance |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At the South West of BELLICOURT during 29th and 30th September 1918, these stretcher bearers [WROTH, 6618 E.E. CALF, 4462 F.C. SKILLER, 3209 A.A. McGOLDRICK, 6674 A.A. WALL, 518 E.J.S. WROTH, 4757 A.J.C. PARKER] displayed conspicuous bravery in carrying wounded across ground exposed to enemy observation and under heavy shell and machine gun fire. Each carry was across the Hindenburg System and owing to the rain making the ground slippery each trip took 3 hours to carry 1000 yards across wire, trenches etc. In spite of numerous casualties amongst the bearers, these men by their endurance, determination and example encouraged the other bearers and in an extraordinarily difficult situation, made the evacuation of wounded possible. Devotion to duty of these men is deserving of special reward.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2088 Sapper Forrest Guy Eddison WROTH, 4th Divisional Signal Company, returned to Australia, 15 February 1918. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
