Frank Crowther Roberts
Major-General Frank Crowther Roberts, VC, DSO, OBE, MC (2 June 1891 – 12 January 1982) was a British Army officer and an English recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Frank Crowther Roberts | |
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| Nickname(s) | "Culley" |
| Born | 2 June 1891 Highbury, London, England |
| Died | 12 January 1982 (aged 90) Stanhope Bretby, Derbyshire, England |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 1911–1939 |
| Rank | Major-General |
| Unit | Worcestershire Regiment Royal Warwickshire Regiment |
| Commands held | 48th (South Midland) Infantry Division (1939) Poona Brigade (1938–39) 1st Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment (1937–38) 1st Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment (1917–18) |
| Battles/wars | First World War Second World War |
| Awards | Victoria Cross Distinguished Service Order Officer of the Order of the British Empire Military Cross Mentioned in Despatches (6) |
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