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Rees Lloyd Roberts

In memory of:

Corporal Rees Lloyd Roberts

May 2, 1916

Military Service

Service Number:

432404

Age:

31

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Infantry (Alberta Regiment)

Division:

49th Battalion

Citation(s):

1914-15 Star

Additional Information

Born:

January 10, 1885
Bryn Rhedyn, Llanfairfechan, Wales

Son of Richard and Ellen Roberts. Rees Lloyd Roberts of Bryn Rhedyn, Llanfairfechan a small coastal village in North Wales. One of seven children (2 girls & 5 boys) to Richard (1856-1901) and Ellen (1856-1932) Rees attended the National school in the village, after leaving, he like his family before him went to work in the local quarries. Rees Married Catherine Parry (1884-1911) of Tregarth a small village near Bangor North Wales, on February 22 1907. They lived at 2 Bryn Tirion Llanfairfechan. They were married for four years when Catherine suffering from Tuberculosis passed away on July 16 1911, Rees was at her bedside. They never had children. Rees decided with a friend from the village (Robert Roberts) to emigrate to Canada, which they did in 1913, they found work as miners. January 1915 just four days to his 30th birthday Rees, along with his friend enlisted into the 49th Bn Canadian Infantry (Alberta Reg) in Edmonton. Private Roberts set sail from Montreal on SS Metagarma to England in May 1915. Whilst in England Rees was promoted to L/Cpl. October 1915 set sail for France. April 1916 moved to Belgium to Sanctuary Wood, also promoted to Cpl in the field. May 2nd 1916 Rees was killed in action. Buried in Sanctuary Wood Cemetery Belgium.

Commemorated on Page 155 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

SANCTUARY WOOD CEMETERY
Belgium

Grave Reference:

Special Memorial

Location:

SANCTUARY WOOD CEMETERY is located 5 Km east of Ieper town centre, on the Canadalaan, a road leading from the Meenseweg (N8), connecting Ieper to Menen. From Ieper town centre the Meenseweg is located via Torhoutstraat and right onto Basculestraat. Basculestraat ends at a main cross roads, directly over which begins the Meenseweg. 3 Km along the Meenseweg lies the right hand turning onto Canadalaan. The cemetery itself is located 1.5 Km along Canadalaan on the right hand side of the road. 100 metres beyond the cemetery at the end of the Canadalaan is the Hill 62 Memorial.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Grave marker– 19 August 2019, CEFRG (Canadian Expeditionary Force Research Group) cefrg.ca

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    Grave marker
    Grave marker – 19 August 2019, CEFRG (Canadian Expeditionary Force Research Group) cefrg.ca
  • Photo of Rees L. Roberts– Corporal Rees Lloyd Roberts was born in Wales, on the 10th of January 1885. He joined the 49th Battalion Alberta Regiment, C.E.F. This picture was the last one ever taken of Rees. He was promoted to Corporal on the 3rd of April 1916 in the field, and he was killed 29 days later from artillery fire in Sanctuary Wood, Belgium.

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    Photo of Rees L. Roberts
    Photo of Rees L. Roberts – Corporal Rees Lloyd Roberts was born in Wales, on the 10th of January 1885. He joined the 49th Battalion Alberta Regiment, C.E.F. This picture was the last one ever taken of Rees. He was promoted to Corporal on the 3rd of April 1916 in the field, and he was killed 29 days later from artillery fire in Sanctuary Wood, Belgium.
  • Attestation Paper (front)– Cpl Rees Lloyd Roberts Attestation Papers (front)

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    Attestation Paper (front)
    Attestation Paper (front) – Cpl Rees Lloyd Roberts Attestation Papers (front)
  • Attestation Paper (back)– Cpl Rees Lloyd Roberts Attestation Papers (Back)

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    Attestation Paper (back)
    Attestation Paper (back) – Cpl Rees Lloyd Roberts Attestation Papers (Back)
  • Will– Cpl Roberts wrote this the day before he set sail to France.

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    Will
    Will – Cpl Roberts wrote this the day before he set sail to France.
  • Mrs. Ellen Roberts (mother)– Mrs. Ellen Roberts, the mother of Corporal Roberts, standing outside the house at 2 Bryn Tirion, Llanfairfechan.

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    Mrs. Ellen Roberts (mother)
    Mrs. Ellen Roberts (mother) – Mrs. Ellen Roberts, the mother of Corporal Roberts, standing outside the house at 2 Bryn Tirion, Llanfairfechan.
  • Christmas Card– Christmas Card from Cpl.Roberts to his sister-in-law Margaret Roberts, 1915

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    Christmas Card
    Christmas Card – Christmas Card from Cpl.Roberts to his sister-in-law Margaret Roberts, 1915
  • War Medal– Cpl.Roberts' British war medal, now in the posession of his nephew,Cemlyn Lloyd Roberts.

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    War Medal
    War Medal – Cpl.Roberts' British war medal, now in the posession of his nephew,Cemlyn Lloyd Roberts.
  • William Lloyd Roberts (brother)– Corporal Roberts' brother, William Lloyd Roberts (1889-1969).

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    William Lloyd Roberts (brother)
    William Lloyd Roberts (brother) – Corporal Roberts' brother, William Lloyd Roberts (1889-1969).
  • Lloyd George Roberts (brother)– Corporal Roberts' brother, Lloyd George Roberts (1892-1938).

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    Lloyd George Roberts (brother)
    Lloyd George Roberts (brother) – Corporal Roberts' brother, Lloyd George Roberts (1892-1938).
  • John Roberts and Mary Auty– Corporal Roberts' brother and sister, John Roberts (1877-1959) and Mary Auty (1875-1953) (nee Roberts).

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    John Roberts and Mary Auty
    John Roberts and Mary Auty – Corporal Roberts' brother and sister, John Roberts (1877-1959) and Mary Auty (1875-1953) (nee Roberts).
  • Llanfairfechan School– The school in Llanfairfechan which Corporal Roberts attended.

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    Llanfairfechan School
    Llanfairfechan School – The school in Llanfairfechan which Corporal Roberts attended.
  • Thomas Griffiths Roberts (nephew)– Corporal Roberts' nephew, Thomas Griffiths Roberts (1906-1982).

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    Thomas Griffiths Roberts (nephew)
    Thomas Griffiths Roberts (nephew) – Corporal Roberts' nephew, Thomas Griffiths Roberts (1906-1982).
  • Richard Lloyd Roberts (nephew)– Corporal Roberts' nephew Richard Lloyd Roberts (1901-1958).

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    Richard Lloyd Roberts (nephew)
    Richard Lloyd Roberts (nephew) – Corporal Roberts' nephew Richard Lloyd Roberts (1901-1958).
  • Photo 2 of Rees L. Roberts

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    Photo 2 of Rees L. Roberts
    Photo 2 of Rees L. Roberts
  • 2 Bryn Tirion, Llanfairfechan– Picture of 2 Bryn Tirion, where Rees and Catherine lived. It hasn't changed much over the years, the only difference is the porch over the door, and new windows.

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    2 Bryn Tirion, Llanfairfechan
    2 Bryn Tirion, Llanfairfechan – Picture of 2 Bryn Tirion, where Rees and Catherine lived. It hasn't changed much over the years, the only difference is the porch over the door, and new windows.
  • Catherine's Gravemarker– Also Catherine Roberts who died July 16th 1911 aged 27 years old. Also Cpl Rees Lloyd Roberts Killed in France May 16th 1916 aged 33 years old, and buried in Zilliebeke Cemetery.

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    Catherine's Gravemarker
    Catherine's Gravemarker – Also Catherine Roberts who died July 16th 1911 aged 27 years old. Also Cpl Rees Lloyd Roberts Killed in France May 16th 1916 aged 33 years old, and buried in Zilliebeke Cemetery.
  • Old Llanfairfechan

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    Old Llanfairfechan
    Old Llanfairfechan
  • Gravemarker

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    Gravemarker
    Gravemarker
  • Great great great niece Kaitlyn Louise

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    Great great great niece Kaitlyn Louise
    Great great great niece Kaitlyn Louise
  • Photo of David Lloyd Roberts

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    Photo of David Lloyd Roberts
    Photo of David Lloyd Roberts
  • Photo of Mary and Harry Auty– Cpl Roberts' sister and brother-in law, Mary (nee Roberts) and Harry Auty

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    Photo of Mary and Harry Auty
    Photo of Mary and Harry Auty – Cpl Roberts' sister and brother-in law, Mary (nee Roberts) and Harry Auty
  • Photo of John Roberts– Cpl Roberts' Grandfather John Roberts (1829-1886)Born in Llanllechid a small village just a few miles away from Llanfairfechan.

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    Photo of John Roberts
    Photo of John Roberts – Cpl Roberts' Grandfather John Roberts (1829-1886)Born in Llanllechid a small village just a few miles away from Llanfairfechan.
  • Memorial– The Cenotaph in Llanfairfechan which bears Cpl Rees Lloyd Roberts' name. "Y Mae Eu Henw Yn Byw Byth" "There Names Live Forever"

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    Memorial
    Memorial – The Cenotaph in Llanfairfechan which bears Cpl Rees Lloyd Roberts' name. "Y Mae Eu Henw Yn Byw Byth" "There Names Live Forever"
  • 1915 Star and Victory Medal– 1915 Star & Victory Medal in my collection

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    1915 Star and Victory Medal
    1915 Star and Victory Medal – 1915 Star & Victory Medal in my collection
  • Inscription– 1915 Star to 432404 Rees Lloyd Roberts

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    Inscription
    Inscription – 1915 Star to 432404 Rees Lloyd Roberts
  • Inscription– The Victory Medal to 432404 Rees Lloyd Roberts

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    Inscription
    Inscription – The Victory Medal to 432404 Rees Lloyd Roberts

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