9th Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers (British Army)
Date Of Birth:
17/01/1889
Died:
01/07/1916 (Killed in Action)
Age:
27
Summary
Thomas James Roberts was the son of Robert and Sarah Jane Roberts. He was born on 17th January 1889 near Aughnacloy, probably in County Monaghan. He was one of at least fourteen children. His mother was a farmer in Monaghan. Private Thomas Roberts was serving with the 9th Battalion of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers when he was killed in action on the first day of the Battle of the Somme on 1st July 1916. Seven sons of Mrs Roberts served during the war, three of whom died.
A.I.F. Burial Ground is 2 Kms north of the village of Flers, in the Department of the Somme. Travel south-west of Bapaume on the D929 in the direction of Albert for 6 Kms to the village of Le Sars. Turn left eastwards on the D11 in the direction of Geudecourt for 3.5 Kms to the D74/D197 junction. Continue along the D74 in the direction of Geudecourt for 500 metres when a CWGC signpost will be seen indicating the A.I.F. Burial Ground along a track to the right.
