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We remember John Strathern Roberts
We remember John Strathern Roberts
Timeline
Timeline
1895
sibling
Kathleen Roberts
Source:8519038
1895
1896
1905
sibling
Maude Strathern Roberts
Source:8519038
1905
1911
dates
Age 14
Source:8519038
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Engineers Apprentice
United Kingdom
Source:8519038
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Caeglas, Llanfynydd, Wrexham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8519038
2nd April 1911
1914
enlistment
Liverpool
United Kingdom
Source:8457310
17th October 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
502
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division
Source:7698944
17th October 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
679
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division
Source:7698944
17th October 1914
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:8457310
28th February 1915 - 3rd May 1915
service
Royal Navy
Private
PO/679/S
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division
Portsmouth Battalion
Source:8457310
1915
death
Killed in Action
Gallipoli
Turkey
Source:8457315
6th May 1915
1916
sibling
Jean Strathern Roberts
Source:9398056
March 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Strathern |
| Initials | JS |
| Last Name | Roberts |
| Source | 7698944 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caeglas, Llanfynydd, Wrexham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 502 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division | |||
| Royal Navy | 679 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division | |||
| Royal Navy | PO/679/S | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division | Portsmouth Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Pierce | mother | ||
| William Henry Roberts | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Roberts | sister | 1895 | |
| Maude Strathern Roberts | sister | 1905 | |
| Jean Strathern Roberts | sister | March 1916 |
Media
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North Bradley WW1 MemorialThis memorial is in St Nicholas Church and an identical memorial is also in North Bradley Baptist Church. John Roberts is named on it.
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Wiltshire Times & Trowbridge Advertiser 6 May 1916Report of inquest on JS Roberts' father.Contributed by:
Bridget3206
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| Royal Naval Division 1914-1918 Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Bridget3206 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Wiltshire Soldiers | Bridget3206 | |
| Royal Naval Division 1914-1918 | Bridget3206 | |
| FindMyPast - Flint Baptisms | Bridget3206 | |
| CWGC Casualty Details | Bridget3206 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| North Bradley WW1 Memorial | Bridget3206 | |
| Wiltshire Times & Trowbridge Advertiser 6 May 1916 | Bridget3206 |
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