| Service number | 2/5124 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment |
| Service | Australian Army |
| Conflict/Operation | Korea, 1950-1953 |
| Conflict Eligibility Date | Korea, 1950-1953 |
| Date of Death | 11 December 1952 |
| Place of Death | Korea |
| Cause of Death | Presumed |
| Place of Association | Leichhardt, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Cemetery or Memorial Details | United Nations Memorial Cemetery, Busan, Korea |
| Source | AWM149 Roll of Honour cards, Korea |
| Notes | Private Rootes' body was never recovered and is therefore regarded as missing, presumed killed in action. |
Roll of Honour Reginald Donald Rootes
Location on the Roll of Honour
Reginald Donald Rootes's name is located at panel 1 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial (as indicated by the poppy on the plan).
Roll of Honour circular
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