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| Date of Birth | 4 Apr 1900 |
| Place of Birth | Launceston, Tasmania |
| Death | 12 Sep 1968, aged 68 |
| Place of Death | Bedfordale, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 42 years old |
| Description |
5'9" (1.75m) tall ; 140lbs 63.503 kg ; fair complexion ; hazel eyes ; greying hair |
| Occupation | Orchard hand |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Address | "Runnymede", Bedfordale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Son , Mr. John William Roberts |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W68144 |
| Date of Enlistment | 26 Apr 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
During 1928 John had married Lillian Grace Lowry (1900 - 1940) locally. Violet May died on 14 Dec 1940 in Bedfordale. their two children were John William Roberts (1927 - 2011) and Norman James Roberts (1931 - 2010) Electoral Roll entries: 1936 - 1943 at Bedfordale, labourer.
War Service
On 26 Apr 1942 John enlisted at Mundijong in the Volunteer Defence Corps, allocated to the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion until 1 Jul 1942 when he transferred to the 12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion, serving with them until he was discharged on 1 May 1945
Post War
During 1948 John married Violet May Bowden (1910 - 1998) locally. Violet May died on 9 Dec 1998, aged 88 in Midland. Violet and John had two children.
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1968 at 'The Trossachs', Bedfordale, labourer.
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