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We remember Benjamin Roberts
We remember Benjamin Roberts
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
Alfred Benjamin Ducker
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1875
1877
sibling
Gregory Fuller Ducker
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1877
1877
sibling
Johnathan Ducker
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1877
1879
sibling
Jane Maria Ducker
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1879
1881
sibling
Rose Adelaide Ducker
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1881
1883
sibling
Ethel Rose A Ducker
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1883
1889
1889
sibling
Elsie Ada Ducker
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5th August 1889
1891
sibling
Mark Alfred Roberts
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7th March 1891
1893
sibling
Ruby Beatrice Pearson
Roberts
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27th February 1893
1899
sibling
Thirza May Ralph
Roberts
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20th June 1899
1902
sibling
Jack Francis Cyrus Roberts
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11th May 1902
1904
sibling
Rose Isabel Roberts
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1904
1907
sibling
Dorothy Ethel Eileen Roberts
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1st August 1907
1909
sibling
Revely Rupert Francis Roberts
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25th June 1909
1912
sibling
Elsie Edna Violet Davies Formerly Breen
Roberts
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4th May 1912
1913
marriage
Elvira Shelley formerly Roberts nee Hardie
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1st June 1913 - 30th August 1916
1914
children
Maisie Elvira Stone formerly Browne nee Roberts
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12th April 1914
1915
employment
Fisherman
Albany, Western Australia
Australia
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21st June 1915
1915
enlistment
Blackboy Hill Western Australia
Australia
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21st June 1915
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
2696
16th Australian Infantry Battalion
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21st June 1915
1916
children
Benjamin Alan Roberts
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9th May 1916
1916
dates
Age 27
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30th August 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
France
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30th August 1916
1916
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
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16th November 1916
burial
Villers-Bretonneux, Picardie
France
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Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 2696 | 16th Australian Infantry Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maisie Elvira Stone formerly Browne nee Roberts | daughter | 12th April 1914 | |
| Benjamin Alan Roberts | son | 9th May 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella Meadley | mother | ||
| Alfred Roberts aka Benjamin Ducker | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Benjamin Ducker | brother | 1875 | |
| Gregory Fuller Ducker | brother | 1877 | |
| Johnathan Ducker | brother | 1877 | |
| Jane Maria Ducker | sister | 1879 | |
| Rose Adelaide Ducker | sister | 1881 | |
| Ethel Rose A Ducker | sister | 1883 | |
| Elsie Ada Ducker | sister | 5th August 1889 | |
| Mark Alfred Roberts | brother | 7th March 1891 | |
| Ruby Beatrice Pearson nee Roberts | sister | 27th February 1893 | |
| Thirza May Ralph nee Roberts | sister | 20th June 1899 | |
| Jack Francis Cyrus Roberts | brother | 11th May 1902 | |
| Rose Isabel Roberts | sister | 1904 | |
| Dorothy Ethel Eileen Roberts | sister | 1st August 1907 | |
| Revely Rupert Francis Roberts | brother | 25th June 1909 | |
| Elsie Edna Violet Davies formerly Breen nee Roberts | sister | 4th May 1912 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elvira Shelley formerly Roberts nee Hardie | wife | 1st June 1913 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium | Yellowish | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-06-14 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-06-14 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Villers-Bretonneux MemorialMemorial site for Private 2696 Benjamin Roberts.
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Albany War MemorialAlbany, Western Australia. Memorial dedicated to all the local men and women who served and died in WW1 and later in WW2. Albany place of association for Benjamin Roberts.
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Kathy30586
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Villers-Bretonneux Memorial | Kathy30586 | |
| Albany War Memorial | Kathy30586 |
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