Labourer. Attestation: 13/01/1915 @ Chatham, ON. Returned from England unfit for service.CDP 5/01/1917

Bugler Roebuck contracted pneumonia while training at Quebec, receiving six weeks hospital treatment.

He went overseas Jan. 1916 with the 33rd battalion and after training at West Sandling, proceeded to France in Oct. 1916, attached to the 7th battalion.

He was reported Missing Aug. 15, 1917 after the engagement at Hill 70.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources	Chatham Daily Planet (05-01-1917), Commonwealth War Grave Commission, Chatham Daily Planet (04-09-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (02-04-1918), Chatham Daily Planet (27-09-1919), Blenheim Freedom Library, In Khaki - Blenheim Enlistment Book, Royal Canadian Legion Br. 185 60th Anniversary Book 1930-1990, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 8424 - 10
Supplemental Information	Father: Pte. James Roebuck, 99th bn. Mother; Mrs. Mary Roebuck, Chatham Sister: Agnes

Height	5'6"
Eye Colour	hazel
Age	22
Complexion	dark
Hair	black
Race	white
Birthplace	23/12/1895 @ Oldham, Lancaster, England
Religion	Anglican
Last Place of Employment	Blenheim ON
Marital Status	single
When Enlisted	Jan. 15, 1915
Where Enlisted	Chatham ON
Next of Kin	James Roebuck of Blenheim, ON.

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