BiographyJames Roberts had his preliminary medical at the Hornsby Shire Council building on 6 May 1916 and enlisted on 29 May 1916.
He had originally tried to enlist in 1915 but was discharged with Rheumatics.Age21Date of Death3 May 1917Civil employmentOrchardistRelationshipsSon of William Roberts, Glenorie, NSW
Service Information
Service number5871RankPrivateRegiment18th Australian Infantry BattalionPlace of enlistmentLiverpool, NSWPlace of embarkmentSydney, NSWDate of embarkment7 October 1916Memorial or CemeteryVillers-Bretonneux Memorial, Picardie, FranceMemorial/Cemetery GlenorieKeywordsFirst World WarWW1Glenorie
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