| Regimental number | 5392 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Coraki, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | Coraki, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 5.25" |
| Weight | 142.5 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, P.L. Roberts, Coraki, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Served for 3 years in the 12th Infantry Bn, Citizen Military Forces; still serving at time of AIF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Lismore, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 31st Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/48/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Ormonde on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Corps Workshops |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Embarked Sydney, 2 March 1918; disembarked Suez, 4 April 1918. Embarked Egypt, 30 April 1918; disembarked Southampton, England, 15 May 1918. Proceeded overseas to France, 29 August 1918; taken on strength, 31st Bn, in the field, 2 September 1918. Transferred to Australian Corps Workshops, 21 April 1919. Embarked for England for return to Australia, 13 May 1919. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Main', 23 July 1919; disembarked Sydney, 15 October 1919; discharged, Sydney, 7 November 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ROBERTS Claude Lionel |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
