About John Roberts
Lived 1913 – 1996 (aged 83). John Roberts was a British cricketer.
Air Vice-Marshal John Frederick Roberts, (24 February 1913 – 20 April 1996) was a Welsh cricketer and Royal Air Force officer.
Fred Roberts was born in Pontardawe and educated at Pontardawe Grammar School. Playing for Glamorgan from 1934 to 1936 and for Combined Services from 1946 to 1949, he appeared in eight first-class matches as a left-handed batsman. He scored 204 runs with a highest score of 52.
He joined the Royal Air Force in 1938, served in the Middle East during World War II and was mentioned in despatches. After the war he rose to the rank of air vice-marshal and was appointed a CBE and CB. He was the RAF's Director General of Ground Training.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in John Roberts's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped John Roberts's
Frequently asked questions
Who was John Roberts?
Welsh cricketer, born 1913
When was John Roberts born?
John Roberts was born on 24 February 1913 in Pontardawe.
When did John Roberts die?
John Roberts died on 20 April 1996 in Swansea.
What was John Roberts's occupation?
John Roberts was a cricketer.
What nationality was John Roberts?
John Roberts was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Fred Roberts (RAF officer)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Roberts. https://biography.guide/john-roberts-cricketer/
MLA: "John Roberts." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-roberts-cricketer/.
Chicago: "John Roberts." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-roberts-cricketer/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:10 UTC