| Regimental number | 1100 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Kybunga South Australia |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Kybunga, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Father, Richard Roberts, Kybunga, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 43rd Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/60/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 43rd Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF43 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF43 Promotion date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack. When his platoon was held up by an enemy machine gun post be brought his Lewis gun into action, and with four men worked round the flank, rushing the post andcapturing eleven prisoners. He displayed great courage and good leadership throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
