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East Lancashire Regiment
Roberts
32231
John
Private
Liverpool
28th April 1917
Previously reported wounded, now reported wounded and missing
Son of Goodman Roberts and Elizabeth Roberts; husband of Lillie Roberts, of 3, Sutherland St., Edge Hill, Liverpool.

Name: John ROBERTS
Rank: PRIVATE
Initials: J
Birthplace: Liverpool
Enlisted: Knowsley, Lancs
Regiment, Corps etc.: East Lancashire
Regiment Battalion etc.: 8th Battalion.
Number: 32231
Date died: 28 April 1917
How died: Killed in action
Theatre of war: France & Flanders
Supplementary Notes: FORMERLY 26686, LIVERPOOL REGT.

Soldiers Died has 8 John Roberts born Liverpool, although the one Katie posted seems the most likely candidate with the Edge Hill address, I'll post the others here for completeness.

Name: John ROBERTS
Rank: PRIVATE
Initials: J
Birthplace: Liverpool
Enlisted: Liverpool
Regiment, Corps etc.: Lancashire Fusiliers
Battalion etc.: 11th Battalion.
Number: 235261
Date died: 4 September 1917
How died: Killed in action
Theatre of war: France & Flanders
Supplementary Notes: FORMERLY 56993, LIVERPOOL REGT.
Son of Robert Roberts.


Name: John ROBERTS
Rank: PRIVATE
Initials: J
Birthplace: Liverpool
Place of residence: Liverpool
Enlisted: Liverpool
Regiment, Corps etc.: Royal Army Service
Corps Battalion etc.: Number: S4/199398
Date died: 19 July 1917
How died: Died
Theatre of war: Mesopotamia
Son of Ada S and William Roberts, J.P, of "Craigholme", Queen's Drive, Liverpool.


Name: John ROBERTS
Rank: PRIVATE
Initials: J
Birthplace: Liverpool
Place of residence: Walton, Lancs
Enlisted: Liverpool
Regiment, Corps etc.: Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Battalion etc.: 5th Battalion.
Number: 49867
Date died: 4 May 1917
How died: Died
Theatre of war: At Sea
Son of Owen and Elizabeth Roberts, of 42, Bedford Road, Walton. Husband of Mary Roberts.


Name: John ROBERTS
Rank: PRIVATE
Initials: J
Birthplace: Liverpool
Place of residence: Liverpool
Enlisted: Liverpool
Regiment, Corps etc.: King's (Liverpool Regiment)
Battalion etc.: 5th Battalion.
Number: 49375
Date died: 9 April 1918
How died: Killed in action
Theatre of war: France & Flanders
Son of Jane Bullfield (formerly Roberts), of 1, Simpson St., Liverpool, and the late John Roberts.


Name: John ROBERTS
Rank: PRIVATE
Initials: J
Birthplace: Liverpool
Place of residence: Liverpool
Enlisted: Liverpool
Regiment, Corps etc.: King's (Liverpool Regiment)
Battalion etc.: 12th Battalion.
Number: 39108
Date died: 2 April 1918
How died: Killed in action
Theatre of war: France & Flanders
Son of Mrs. R. Roberts, of 49A, Parr St., Liverpool.

Name: John ROBERTS
Rank: PRIVATE
Initials: J
Birthplace: Liverpool
Enlisted: Liverpool
Regiment, Corps etc.: Machine Gun Corps Battalion etc.: (Infantry).
Number: 132797
Date died: 27 May 1918
How died: Killed in action
Theatre of war: France & Flanders
Son of James and Agnes Roberts, of 2, Brookfields Cottages, Aigburth Vale, Liverpool.