Born on 27 April 1884 in Hull, Yorkshire, England - son of John Roberts, Hull, Yorkshire, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Trenton, Ontario; trade as accountant; single; no current military service; previously served with the 2nd East Yorkshire Volunteer Artillery; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 40 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light hair.
Joined the 254th Battalion, CEF, as a sergeant in Trenton, Ontario, on 23 December 1916 (number 1093182) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 28 or 29 March 1918 - wounded on 29 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 November 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 1919.
(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, 254th Battalion, CEF)
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