He was born Fred Rodgers on the 1st of July 1886. In Eastwood, Rotherham South Yorkshire. 
Fold3 have this record (with image) but its for a RN chap:
UK, World War I Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923Name:   Frederick Rodgers
Residence Place:   Eastwood View Rotherham
Service Number:   72/5393
Corps, Regiment or Unit:   Abbe Smn., R.N.
The image indicates his address was 
35 Foljambe Road, Eastwood View.
Discharge date: 3 February 1919  Served on HMS Victory VI
UK, Naval Medal and Award Rolls, 1793-1972Name:   Frederick Rodgers
Medal or Award:   Star, Victory Medal, British War Medal
Service Year:   1914-1920
Service Location:   Europe
Campaign or Service:   World War I
Service Number:   T Z/5393