Stanley Lloyd Wynne Roberts 1900-1980

Private PO/20138 Royal Marines Light Infantry

Stanley was born 24th May 1900 at 7 Pearcefield Avenue, Forest Hill, Sydenham, London, England. He was the son of Lloyd Wynne Roberts and Rose Emma nee Hutchings.

Aged 17 and a baker’s assistant he enlisted in the Royal Marines Light Infantry on 22nd June 1917 becoming Private PO/20138.

Stanley was described as being 5 feet 6 inches in height, of fresh complexion, with grey eyes, dark brown hair and with a scar on his left leg.

From 7th October 1817 to 20 October 1919 he served aboard HMS Glory.

Figure 1 – HMS Glory

Between 21 October 1919 and 15 January 1920 he served aboard the HMS Queen. However, during this tour he deserted and this would ultimately cost him his WW1 British War and Victory medals.

Figure 2 – HMS Queen

Stanley married Emma Daley in 1925 but she died shortly after giving birth to their daughter Rose A Roberts in 1927.

Stanley married Florence Ethel Violet Berry on 30th August 1930 at the register Office, Islington, London. They had three daughters one of which was Winifred Veve Roberts who was born 19 Jan 1932. Stanley died in 1980 in Carnarvon, Caernarvonshire, Wales.

Stanley Lloyd Wynne Roberts
Private Royal Marine Light Infantry 22 June 1917 to 28 August 1922

Where enlisted: London

When enlisted: 22 June 1917

Age on Enlistment: 17-0-29

Date of Birth: 24 May 1900

Where Born: Lewisham, London

Trade: Baker’s Assistant

Religion: Church of England

Next of Kin and their address: 21 May 1918

Brother Leslie C Maple? Terrace, Llandrindod Wells, Wales

Stature: on Re-engagement 5 feet 6 Ins; on Final Discharge: 5 feet 6 Ins

Color of Complexion: Fresh

Color of Eyes: Grey

Color of Hair: Dark Brown

Marks, Wounds and Scars: Scar on left leg.

HMS Glory from 7 October 1817 to 20 October 1919

HMS Queen Elizabeth from 21 October 1919 to 15 January 1920. During this tour he deserted and forfeited his WW1 British War and Victory medals.

Name: Stanley Lloyd Wynne Roberts

Register No: 20138

Where enlisted: London

When enlisted: 22 June 1917

Age on Enlistment: 17-0-29

Date of Birth: 24 May 1900

Where Born: Lewisham, London

Trade: Baker’s Assistant

Religion: Church of England

Next of Kin and their address: 21 May 1918

Brother Leslie C Maple? Terrace, Llandrindod Wells, Wales

Stature: on Re-engagement 5 feet 6 Ins; on Final Discharge: 5 feet 6 Ins

Color of Complexion: Fresh

Color of Eyes: Grey

Color of Hair: Dark Brown

Marks, Wounds and Scars: Scar on left leg.

General character: Very Good; R.M.O. a/3242/22/T d/d 20 April 1922

Address: Rowton House, Hammersmith, London

Classification for Conduct: First Class; Date: 22 June 1917

Medals

ROBERTS Stanley L.W. Private Number: Po. 20138

Victory & British

Forfeited due to Run (desertion)

Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920