Bmdr
Joseph Roberts
Information about birth
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Date of birth: 12/03/1877 |
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Place of birth: Leigh, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom |
General information
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Last known residence: 122 Kirkhall Lane, Leigh, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom |
Army information
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Country: England, United Kingdom |
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Force: British Expeditionary Force |
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Rank: Bombardier |
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Service number: L/13375 |
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Enlistment place: Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom |
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Units: — Royal Field Artillery, "D" Bty. 148th Bde. (Last known unit) |
Information about death
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Date of death: 23/07/1917 |
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Place of death: Transport Farm, Zillebeke, Belgium |
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Age: 40 |
Cemetery
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Brandhoek New Military Cemetery Plot: II Row: A Grave: 2 |
Distinctions and medals 3
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1914-15 Star Medal |
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British War Medal Medal |
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Victory Medal Medal |
Points of interest 4
| #1 | Place of birth | ||
| #2 | Last known residence | ||
| #3 | Enlistment place | ||
| #4 | Place of death (approximate) |
My story
Joseph was born and raised in Leigh, Lancashire. He was married to Margaret Alice Rigby. They had five children together, two boys and three girls.
From 28 November 1915, Joseph served on the western front with “D” Battery of the 148th Brigade Royal Field Artillery. Late May 1917 the brigade moved to Flanders, where they would participate in the upcoming offensive. On 14 June 1917 the batteries of the brigade took up positions between Transport Farm and French Farm, directly southeast of Zillebeke Lake. Brigade Headquarters were based in Bedford House, which is now Bedford House Cemetery.
The batteries mainly concentrated there fire on the German frontline around Hill 62, Sanctuary Wood. German aeroplanes were very active and the brigade was shelled on an almost daily bases. The 148th Brigade remained in the Zillebeke area till mid-August, after which they moved to the Wytschaete Front.
Bombardier Joseph Roberts was killed in action on 23 July 1917. The 40-year-old was buried at Brandhoek New Military Cemetery.
From 28 November 1915, Joseph served on the western front with “D” Battery of the 148th Brigade Royal Field Artillery. Late May 1917 the brigade moved to Flanders, where they would participate in the upcoming offensive. On 14 June 1917 the batteries of the brigade took up positions between Transport Farm and French Farm, directly southeast of Zillebeke Lake. Brigade Headquarters were based in Bedford House, which is now Bedford House Cemetery.
The batteries mainly concentrated there fire on the German frontline around Hill 62, Sanctuary Wood. German aeroplanes were very active and the brigade was shelled on an almost daily bases. The 148th Brigade remained in the Zillebeke area till mid-August, after which they moved to the Wytschaete Front.
Bombardier Joseph Roberts was killed in action on 23 July 1917. The 40-year-old was buried at Brandhoek New Military Cemetery.
Sources 5
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148 Brigade Royal Field Artillery (The National Archives, Kew (TNA), British Army war diaries 1914-1922, WO 95/2321/3). https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ Sources used |
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Army Troops. 113 Army Field Artillery Brigade (The National Archives, Kew (TNA), British Army war diaries 1914-1922, WO 95/295/3). https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ Sources used |
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Census Returns of England and Wales, 1901 (The National Archives, Kew (TNA), RG13). https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ Sources used |
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Headquarters Branches and Services: Commander Royal Artillery. (The National Archives, Kew (TNA), British Army war diaries 1914-1922, WO 95/2317/1). https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ Sources used |
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War Office: Soldiers’ Documents from Pension Claims, First World War (The National Archives, Kew (TNA), WO 364). https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ Sources used |
More information 3
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Commonwealth War Graves Commission Database https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/430562 |
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Namenlijst (In Flanders Fields Museum) https://namenlijst.org/publicsearch/#/person/_id=34f8875b-6923-4dd5-8a53-14dd9251ff03 |
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Commonwealth War Graves Commission Database https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/3766462 |