| Regimental number | 2724 |
| Place of birth | Albany, Western Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Kent House, Brunswick Road, Albany, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Height | 5' 5.5" |
| Weight | 137 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, A Roberts, Kent House, Brunswick Road, Albany, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Yes: Naval Reserve. Now Serving. UT. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Blackboy Hill, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Alfred and Isabella ROBERTS |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'This man is brought to notice for his very excellent work and gallantry on the 5th April 1918, when the enemy delivered a very heavy attack against the position occupied by the Battalion near HEBUTERNE. During the preliminary bombardment, which preceded the attack on three separate occasions, he went through the enemy intense barrages with communications for Battalion Headquarters. He showed a total disregard for his own safety and seemed obsessed solely with the idea of getting his despatches through. He is recommended for distinction.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 1 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Somali', 1 June 1919; disembarked Perth, 8 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Perth, 6 September 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Death attributed to war service. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 41 |
| Place of burial | Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth, Western Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ROBERTS Alfred Amos |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
