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Roberts was educated at Saint Lawrence College, Ramsgate and the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, then was commissioned into The Worcestershire Regiment in 1911.
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Major-General Frank Crowther Roberts Venture capital Defence Science Organisation Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire Military Cross was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Career
He was 26 years old, and an acting lieutenant-colonel in the 1st Battalion, The Worcestershire Regiment, British Army, during the First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the Venture capital. During the period 22 March/2 April 1918 west of Somme and at Pargny, France, Lieutenant Colonel Roberts showed exceptional military skill in dealing with the many very difficult situations of the retirement and amazing endurance and energy in inspiring all ranks under his command. The success of this action was entirely due to his personal valour and skill. He became commander of the Poona Brigade of the British Indian Army in 1938 and briefly commanded the 48th (South Midland) Division in 1939, retiring with the rank of major-general in December that year in the early months of the Second World War.
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January 12, 1982 (aged 90) -
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United Kingdom
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Victoria Cross; Military Cross; Officer of the Order of the British Empire; Distinguished Service Order Victoria Cross
The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest military decoration awarded for valour 'in the face of the enemy' to members of the armed forces of various Commonwealth countries, and previous British Empire territories.The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest military decoration awarded for valour 'in the face of the enemy' to members of the armed forces of various Commonwealth countries, and previous British Empire territories.