The First World War
Officers of The Royal Canadian Regiment

Lieut. Robert James Roberts, D.C.M.

Soldiers of the First World War database entry - R.J. Roberts

Service:

• Educated at Public School, Backburn
• Prior service; 2 years 301 days, 2nd Battalion, Manchester Regiment. Joined Imperial Forces March 1904. Discharged on transfer to The R.C.R.
• Service in the ranks of The R.C.R. from 11 Jan 1907
• Served in Bermuda with The R.C.R. 1914-15, rank Colour Sergeant
• R.C.R. regimental numbers 9151 and 477782
• SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1 JANUARY, 1917; Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal - 477782 C.S.M. R. J. Roberts, R. Can. R.
• Granted Temporary Commission with The R.C.R., 4 Aug 1918
• SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE, 24 AUGUST, 1918; The undermentioned to be temp. Lts.:- 6 Aug. 1918., Nova Scotia Regt.; No. 477782 Co. Serjt.-Maj. R. J. Roberts, D.C.M.

Canadian Virtual War Memorial:  R.J. Roberts

Distinguished Conduct Medal Citation: SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE, 13 FEBRUARY, 1917

477782 C./S./M. R. J. Roberts, R. Can. R. - For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has performed consistent good work throughout, and has at all times set a splendid example.

Date of Birth - 1 Mar 1886

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