Born on 20 March 1898 in Jayville, New York - son of Joe Roberts, Watertown, New York - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Kingston, Ontario; trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; light hair.
Joined the 253rd Battalion, CEF, in Kingston, Ontario, on 17 March 1917 (number 2157465) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 April 1918 - wounded on 1 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 September 1918 - wounded on 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 2 October 1918.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Sailing List, 253rd Battalion, CEF)
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