| Surname: | Roberts |
| Initials: | W J |
| Rank: | Colour Sergeant |
| Army Number: | .129 |
| Notes: | MFP. Enlisted in the 8 Foot, born Liverpool, occupation Labourer, transferred to MFP, served India 9.11 years. 30/6/1889 to discharge time expired, conduct exemplary, address: 67 Slater Road, Gosport. 18/6/1868 he enlisted in the 1/8 Foot (Liverpool Regiment) age 19 years, occupation labourer, born Liverpool. 14/4/1886 transferred to MFP, Sgt, 1/4/1888 C/Sgt, 30/6/1890 to discharge at Plymouth after 22 years 13 days, conduct exemplary. Awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct medal. Served Home 18/6/1868 to 21/2/1869, India 22/2/1869 to 23/1/1879, Home 24/1/1879 to 30/6/1890 to discharge. 25/9/1879 married Mary Laugham at Colchester. William James Roberts. He has the same No. as Cpl E Gough, MMP. |