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John Thomas ROBERTS

Regimental number12561
Place of birthWilliamstown Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationTinsmith
Address25 Macquarie Street, North Williamstown, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, J Roberts, 25 Macquarie Street, North Williamstown, Victoria
Enlistment date21 July 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll18 May 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Divisional Train, 22nd Company, Army Service Corps
AWM Embarkation Roll number25/16/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on 3 June 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll9th Field Ambulance
FateReturned to Australia 22 September 1918
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance
Medals

Military Medal

'On 12th October 1917, East of YPRES, he displayed conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in action. For over fifty hours, this man dressed and attended wounded in a very exposed position under continual heavy fire. His unfailing cheerfulness and courage under exceptionally trying circumstances were of great assistance to the wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95
Date: 27 June 1918

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death20 February 1969

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