[Editor: This obituary for Francis William (Frank) Roberts (1888-1918) was published in The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), 23 September 1918. Frank Roberts was an Australian soldier, who was killed in action on 1 September 1918, during the First World War (1914-1918).] “The goal … [Read more...] about “The goal beyond the prize”: Lacrosseur gives his life [WW1 obituary for Francis William (Frank) Roberts, 23 September 1918]
Frank Roberts (1888-1918) (subject)
Francis William Roberts (soldier) [several items, 1918]
[Editor: This post consists of several items regarding the death of Francis William (Frank) Roberts (1888-1918), an Australian soldier, who was killed in action on 1 September 1918, during the First World War (1914-1918).] Died on service. ROBERTS. — In loving memory of … [Read more...] about Francis William Roberts (soldier) [several items, 1918]
Frank Roberts (soldier) (1888-1918)
Francis William Roberts, known as Frank, was born in South Melbourne in 1888. His parents were John Garibaldi Roberts and Roberta Margaret Roberts (née Dickson). He had two younger siblings — a sister, Gwen Dickson Roberts (born 1891, who was given her mother’s maiden name as her … [Read more...] about Frank Roberts (soldier) (1888-1918)