| Regimental number | 1763 |
| Place of birth | St Peters New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Plumber |
| Address | 57 Yelverton Street, St Peters, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, T W Roberts, 57 Yelverton Street, St Peters, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 17th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack on MONT ST. QUENTIN, near PERONNE, on 31st August 1918, this N.C.O. was in charge of a platoon which he led against an enemy machine gun post, one gunner being killed and the remaining 8 being taken prisoner. During the advance he became detached from his company, but, collecting a few men, with a lewis gunner, and acting on his own initiative, he organised a post, on the right of the 19th Battalion, his party killing 5 of the enemy and driving out 10 others, thereby throwing an impending enemy counter attack into confusion. His party had no bombs and were short of S.A.A., and he only kept the position by his tenacity and determination. Later, when the post further to the right was in danger of being rushed and outflanked, he obtained some men from supports, and led them up at a critical moment, driving the enemy back with loss. This N.C.O. acted on his own initiative throughout, and set a splendid example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |