Albert Rodber was born in England, on June 9, 1896, the son of Mrs. Rodber, of Arkona, Ontario, who initially resided in Arkona and later at 212 Durand Street, Sarnia. In 1911, fifteen-year Albert was living with the family of Margaret Armitage (age 84), Laman Armitage (age 39), and Mary Wells (age 58) in Bosanquet District, and working as a “servant boy.” Prior to enlisting, Albert was residing in Forest, Ontario. On December 20, 1915, Albert enlisted in Arkona with the 149th Battalion. Records indicate that Albert’s occupation was a farmer and that he was single. He became a member of the Army, Canadian Infantry, Manitoba Regiment, 44th Battalion, with the rank of Private. On August 22, 1918, Albert Rodber would lose his life while fighting in France during Canada’s final Hundred Days Campaign. Albert Rodber would officially be listed as, Killed in Action. In early September of 1918, Albert’s mother Mrs. A. Mitchell of 212 Durand street, Sarnia would receive an official telegram, informing her that her son, Private Albert Rodber had been killed in action on August 22nd. Twenty-two year old Albert Rodber has no known grave. He is memorialized on the Vimy Memorial, Pas de Calais, France.
SOURCES: A, B, C, D, E, F, L, N, 2C, 2D, 2G