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1890 Jul 26. Rotherham, Yorks
1891 census at 21, Milton Road, Rotherham
1901 census I cannot find them
1909 Jan enlisted R Warks Regt
1911 census a Private in R Warwick Regt in India. Born Yorkshire
1914 Aug 22. Landed in France
1916 Feb 24. Gazetted MM (French)
1916 Mar 10. DCM Gazetted Lance-Corporal W. Roots, 1s t Battalion , Royal Warwickshire Regiment . For conspicuous gallantry in carrying messages under heavy fire, and later on, in rallying men at a very critical time. He has frequently been noted for his bravery and devotion to duty
1918 Jun 26. Commissioned 2nd Lt, Sgt William Roots. He had been an OR for 9 years and 162 days
1919 Dec 6. Promoted Lt
1920 Apr 1. Retires with a gratuity
1921 Feb 16. Joined ADRIC with service no 1684. Posted to J Coy
1921 Feb 25. Wounded at Coolavohig Ambush (Daily Mail report). £3000 compensation
In Hospital
1921 May 7 Posted to Depot
1921 Apr 11 to 18 Aug 1921 Medical Leave
1921 Aug 12. Discharged medically unfit due to his ambush wounds.