| Regimental number | 2/122 |
| Place of birth | Brenchley, Kent, England |
| Address | 44 Hewitt's Road, Merivale |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Rev S Rogers, Otipua, Timaru |
| Rank on embarkation | Lieutenant |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, New Zealand Field Artillery |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| Final rank | Major |
| Final unit | 5th Battery, New Zealand Field Artillery |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches 'Mentioned in despatch from General Sir Douglas Haig, G.C.B., Commander in Chief of the British Armies in France, dated 13th November, 1916.' Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', 4 January 1917. |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 29 |
| Place of burial | Divisional Cemetery (Row A, Grave No 24), nr Ieper, Belgium |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: John Henry and Maria Jane Rogers |
| Medals |
Distinguished Service Order 'During operations on September 1916 this officer, though wounded, continued to carry on his duties in a most efficient manner. He has always displayed great coolness and has brought his battery to a most satisfactory state of efficiently. During operations on the 15th September he re-organised and practically took over command of the 12th Battery when its O.C. became a casualty. This he again did in a most efficient manner on the 25th when its O.C. was again casualtied, and by his personal supervision and coolness, instilled confidence in the battery personnel during heavy shellfire.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Service Order, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Artillery/Main Body |