| Regimental number | 12/2828 |
| Address | James Hotel, Whangarei |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Brother, Edward James Rossiter, Shoreditch, Taunton, Somersetshire, England |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 6th Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Battalion |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For gallantry. This NCO is in charge of the Lewis guns of his Company. On the morning of 28th February 1917, when the enemy attempted to enter our trenches
his devotion to duty and fighting of his guns was particularly noticeable. He moved up and down the front trench during the bombardment and finally took charge of two guns in the centre of the bombarded area. He was cool and collected and showed great bravery. Locality: east of Ploegsteert.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Infantry Batln/Sixth |