| Regimental number | 6/978 |
| Address | 238 Moorhouse Avenue, Christchurch |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Miss J C Rodger, 238 Moorhouse Avenue, Christchurch |
| Rank on embarkation | Sergeant |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Canterbury Infantry Battalion |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| The Canterbury Infantry Battalion, Main Body, left New Zealand on board two ships, 'Tahiti' and 'Athenic'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry on the night of the 4th and 5th of June, 1915, at Quinn's Post (Dardanelles). During a sortie, Sergeant Rodger was in charge of a party of men, and although seriously wounded by a bayonet thrust he refused to retire. He exhibited throughout the night the greatest coolness and bravery, and gave to all with him a fine example of devotion to duty.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Main Body |