| Regimental number | 225 |
| Place of birth | Perth, Tasmania |
| Other Names | Rowland Horris |
| School | Perth State School, Tasmania |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Perth, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, G Dennis, Perth, Tasmania |
| Previous military service | Served in the 92nd Infantry, Citizen Military Forces; still serving at time of AIF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brighton, Tasmania |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board Transport A2 Geelong on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Company Sergeant Major |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 52nd Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 23 |
| Place of burial | Adelaide Cemetery (Plot III, Row E, Grave No. 7), Villers-Bretonneux, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 155 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: George and Edith DENNIS, Clarence Street, Perth, Tasmania |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During severe fighting, this warrant officer has displayed great gallantry and disregard of personal danger, inspirint and cheering all about him by his example. His devotion to duty on all occasions has been conspicuous, and he has been of the greatest assistance to his company commander.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 168 Pte Archibald George DENNIS, 40th Bn, died of disease, 25 June 1916. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Embarkation incorrectly lists address and next of kin address as Perth, Western Australia. |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
