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Ervyl Stuart ROBERTS

Regimental number52
ReligionCongregational
OccupationEngineer
AddressGlynrondda, Cardiff, Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFather, Robert Roberts, 1 Glynrondda, Cardiff, Wales
Enlistment date26 January 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name21st Battalion, Headquarters
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/38/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 10 May 1915
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)Name does not appear on Nominal Roll
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and skill with which he handled his two mortars in the captured trenches near BULLECOURT on 3rd May firing as occasion arose either East or West from the right flank of the Brigade. His fire was accurate and economical inflicting very severe losses on the enemy and giving most valuable support to the hard pressed infantry during counter attacks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189
Date: 8 November 1917

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