Maurice Roberts was born in Toronto, Ontario on June 16, 1920, the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Roberts, of 176 ½ Front Street, Sarnia. Single at the time of his enlistment, and recording his occupation as grocery clerk, Maurice joined the Canadian Army. He became a member of the Royal Canadian Artillery 3 Anti-Tank Regiment, with the rank of Bombardier. On May 13, 1944, Maurice would lose his life in Romsey, Hampshire, England. Maurice Roberts would later be officially listed as, Overseas casualty, accident, crushed by a motor carrier vehicle when it left the highway and rolled down an embankment. Cause of death was loss of blood and shock from internal injuries (England). Twenty-three year old Maurice Roberts is buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery, Surrey, United Kingdom, Grave 49.B.3.
SOURCES: A, B, C, D, E, F, L, 2C, 2D