8th Battalion, King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment.

Awarded the Military Medal in the London Gazette of 16 November 1916.

Roddis was a native of Burnley, Lancashire.

The Burnley News of the 27 September 1916 reported, REWARD FOR GALLANTRY. HONOUR FOR BURNLEY SOLDIER. Mr. and Mrs. Roddis, of 14, Hambledon View, Cheapside, Burnley, have had two cheery communications from their son, Signaller, 15884, Archie Roddis, King's Own Lancaster Regiment. Last Thursday they received a small printed card from him that read, "Your commanding officer and brigade commander, have informed me that you distinguished yourself on the 16th and 18th of August, 1916".

Enlisting on the 14 August 1914, Private Roddis went to the front in September 1915. He has had the good fortune to come through so far without mishaps. Before joining the colours he worked in the office at Messrs. Holden and Brothers Ltd, Foundry Mill, Padiham and an enthusiastic student at Padiham Technical College. His course of studies over a period of five years have been most successful. A great lover of sport he took an active part in the All Saints cricket and football clubs and was secretary of the latter when they won the Sunday Schools Shield a few years ago. Private Roddis is in his 21st years and enjoys a wide circle of friends.

The Burnley Express had a similar report on the 23 September 1916. DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT. The report is similar to that of the Burnley News.

Registered paper 0137/2900, schedule number 46039.