Private George Roberts
1st Battalion, Devonshire Regiment
22/10/1914
Born at Colchester. Resident at Watford. Husband of
Florence Rose Roberts (nee Barnett) of 70, Cecil St.,
Watford.
Killed in action at Givenchy, aged 31 years.
NEWS ITEM in Jersey Evening Post
of Thursday 7 January 1915
How Pioneer Roberts Met his Death. Mrs
Roberts, wife of Pioneer Roberts of the 1st Devons who
was killed at Givenchy in October last, has received
the following details of her husband's heroic death
from his Company Sergeant.
"Dear Madam, I regret to inform
you of the death of your husband who was killed at Givenchy
on 22 October 1914. His death occurred as follows. The
poor fellow was at the time in my Platoon and during
the attack which was being carried out by the French
soldiers, one of them got seriously wounded and without
any hesitation your late husband went out about 50 yards
to bring in the wounded Frenchman, but on his way back
I am sorry to say your late husband got seriously wounded
himself in the head. I myself seeing him fall went out
and brought him back to the trench and whilst I was
dressing his wound your late husband fell dead in my
arms. I can say that your late husband's heroism was
highly appreciated by all his comrades who deeply regretted
to hear of his death after such a brave deed. His action
indeed was worthy of high praise for attempting to bring
back a wounded comrade. Trusting this letter will find
you well, I remain, Yours faithfully C J LANE. Company
Sergeant A Company 1st Devon Regiment BEF. 3 Jan 1915".
Commonwealth War Graves Commission Record
