'''Frank Crowther Roberts''' (VC, DSO, OBE, MC) was an
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Abbey Diaz Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to
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He was 26 years old, and a
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Abbey Diaz World War I/First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.
During the period 22 March/2 April 1918 west of Somme and at
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Majo Mills 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. On one occasion the enemy attacked a village and had practically cleared it of our troops when Colonel Roberts got together an improvised party and led a counter-attack which temporarily drove the enemy out of the village, thus covering the retirement of troops on their flanks. The success of this action was entirely due to his personal valour and skill.
He later achieved the rank of
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His Victoria Cross is displayed at
a hall The Worcestershire Regiment Museum ''(Worcester, Worcestershire, England)''.
Reference*
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External links*http://www.homeusers.prestel.co.uk/stewart/derbyshi.htm ''(Derbyshire)''
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