After this incident, Roche fought as a volunteer in other battles, possibly including the first battle at Fort Ticonderoga. Though he fought well, Roche was not able to escape the stain of the robbery. He made his way to New York and eventually, in 1758, received some money from friends in Ireland and was able to obtain passage on a vessel bound for England. Roche reserved part of his supply of money for the purchase of a regimental commission. Just as the purchase was about to be completed, a report of his theft in America reached the regiment, and the officers refused to serve with him.