Friday 1 February 2008

Death of Three Brothers 1917-18

October 23, 1917, Driver John Vaughn Roberts (199173) of The Army Service Corps, 78 Mwrog St; died of dysentry in hospital at Salonika. He last saw Ruthin 19 months previously. The day before he died, he sent a letter to his wife telling her that he felt better and that he looked forward to seeing her and the children.

April 27, 12918, Private Stephen Vaughn Roberts (87666) of The Machine Gun Corps was killed, and buried at the Connaught Cemetry, France.

Early September 1918, Private Christmas Vaughn Roberts (4218) serving with 2nd Royal Welch Fusiliers was killed at Bapaume, France.