About Grenville Roberts
Lived 1919 – 1940 (aged 20). Grenville Roberts was an association football player and military personnel.
Personal life Roberts served in the British Army as a private in the 2nd/5th Battalion of the West Yorkshire Regiment, part of the 46th Infantry Division, during the Second World War. He died of wounds following a strafing attack by German Stukas at Dunkirk on 3 June 1940. Roberts is commemorated at the Dunkirk Memorial.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Grenville Roberts?
(1919-1940)
When was Grenville Roberts born?
Grenville Roberts was born on 16 August 1919 in Blackwell.
When did Grenville Roberts die?
Grenville Roberts died on 3 June 1940 in Dunkirk.
What was Grenville Roberts's occupation?
Grenville Roberts was an association football player and military personnel.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Grenville Roberts
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Grenville Roberts. https://biography.guide/grenville-roberts/
MLA: "Grenville Roberts." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/grenville-roberts/.
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