Regimental number | 3904 |
Place of birth | St Kilda Victoria |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Driver |
Address | 13 Barkly Street, St Kilda, Victoria |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs L Robarts, 13 Barkly Street, St Kilda, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 8th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During the fighting east of YPRES on 20th September 1917, Pte. ROBARTS distinguished himself by stalking and shooting three individual enemy snipers who were causing casualties to our troops during the consolidation of the captured position. He showed great courage and initiative throughout and showed great dash in assisting to capture a strong enemy block-house.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |