| Regimental number | 7064 |
| Place of birth | Isle of Man |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Hairdresser |
| Address | Tatura, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs. E. Roberts, Tatura, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, 23rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 28 |
| Place of burial | Heath Cemetery (Special Memorial No. 14), Harbonnieres. France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 57 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: George and Annie ROBERTS; husband of Mrs E. ROBERTS |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Near STRAZEELE Station East of HAZEBROUCK on night of 12/13 June during the successful attack on enemy positions Private ROBERTS' platoon was engaged at 70 yards by a strong enemy post supported by a Machine Gun. At great personal risk Private ROBERTS pushed forward over 40 yards under heavy fire, and from a flank engaged the post while Corporal WALTERS and Private ROBINS crept along and bombed the postion. The skill and courage of Private ROBERTS enabled the post to be approached and bombed and the Machine Gun and garrison of the post captured. The action of Corporal WALTERS and Private ROBERTS assisted materially the effective consolidation of the captured position.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
