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Emile John Stuart ROBERTS

Regimental number22959
Place of birthBedford England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
Address'Vahreepa', 3 Epsom Street, Caulfield E, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinMother, Mrs L E Roberts, 'Vahreepa', 3 Epsom Street, Caulfield E, Victoria
Enlistment date7 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 8, Reinforcement 1
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/36/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 20 May 1916
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)Name does not appear on Nominal Roll
Medals

Military Medal

'Showed conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty whilst acting as telephonist to an F.O.O. during the attack on PASSCHENDAELE RIDGE on the 4th October. Gunner ROBERTS established a visual Signalling Station and under heavy shell fire communicated with the Group O.P., transmitting several important messages. his Officer being severely wounded and his comrade killed, he still continued at his post and was enabled to advise Group of his Officer being a casualty, thus securing a relief who, later in the day, gained most valuable information. His messages were sent whilst subjected to heavy enemy shell-fire. His action was a splendid example of devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95
Date: 27 June 1918

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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