Orders, Decorations and Medals

India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Burma 1889-92 (2219 Pte. F. Roberts, 2d Bn. Devon. Regt.) good very fine
£120-160

Frederick William Roberts was born in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. A Labourer by occupation and a member of the 4th Battalion Gloucestershire Regiment, he attested for the Devonshire Regiment at Horfield on 19 November 1888. With the regiment he served in India, October 1890-May 1896 and after serving with the Irrawaddy Column was awarded the above medal. Transferred to the Army Reserve in May 1896, he was recalled to the Colours in October 1899. Posted to the 2nd Battalion Devonshire Regiment, he served in South Africa, October 1899-May 1900 and was awarded the Queen’s South Africa Medal. He was discharged on 18 November 1901 having completed his period of service. With copied service papers.