WW1
ROCHE, James
Died of illness 24 March 1918
Died of illness 24 March 1918
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ROGERS, Anthony
Anthony Rogers was the son of Anthony Rogers and his wife, Eliza Walsh (or Welsh). He was born on 16 April 1879. His enlistment papers state that he was born in East Melbourne but no confirmation has been found. His birth certificate has not been viewed but the index states simply, Melbourne. Most of his life was spent in Footscray.
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ROHEN, William
Willian Rohen was 25 years and three months old when he enlisted at East Melbourne on 29/6/1915. He was employed as a coaler and gave his next of kin as his mother, then living in Abbotsford St. North Melbourne. he was sent to France with the 58th Battalion. His military record is marked by bouts of absenteeism, first for three days from 14/3/16 to 17/3/16.
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ROHRS, John
John Rohrs was born at St. Helliers in the Channel Islands, probably in December 1882. He was educated at King's School, London where he received two books as prizes, which are still in the possession of his family. He was a keen sportsman, playing both cricket and soccer. His parents had migrated to Australia and lived Gnowangerup, Western Australia, later moving to Bellevue, Tasmania.
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