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Joshua Brian Roberts

In memory of:

Master Corporal Joshua Brian Roberts

August 9, 2008
Zharey District, Afghanistan

Military Service

Age:

29

Force:

Army

Unit:

Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry

Division:

2nd Battalion

Citation(s):

Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medal, NATO Medal for Former Yugoslavia (NATO-FY) and Bar, Sacrifice Medal (Posthumous).

Additional Information

Born:

September 8, 1978
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Enlistment:

May 11, 1996
Calgary, Alberta

Son of Bethanne and stepson of Gene Figley of Dalmeny, Saskatchewan. Brother of Addrienne Roberts.

Commemorated on Page 230 of the In the Service of Canada (1947 - 2014) Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

SASKATOON (WOODLAWN) CEMETERY
Saskatchewan, Canada

Grave Reference:

N/A

Digital Collection

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  • Plaque– This was the laser engraved granite plaque that we designed to mark the unfortunate passing of MCpl Josh Roberts. It was originally displayed at the Kandahar Cenotaph from the date of his passing - and was repatriated to Canada in 2014. Today, it can be seen at the Afghanistan War Memorial located at National Defence Headquarters in Kanata, On. Rod A. McLeod, Designer

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    Plaque
    Plaque – This was the laser engraved granite plaque that we designed to mark the unfortunate passing of MCpl Josh Roberts. It was originally displayed at the Kandahar Cenotaph from the date of his passing - and was repatriated to Canada in 2014. Today, it can be seen at the Afghanistan War Memorial located at National Defence Headquarters in Kanata, On. Rod A. McLeod, Designer
  • Photo of Joshua Brian Roberts– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Photo of Joshua Brian Roberts – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping
    Newspaper clipping – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping
    Newspaper clipping – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping
    Newspaper clipping – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of Joshua Brian Roberts– Granted by National Defense

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    Photo of Joshua Brian Roberts
    Photo of Joshua Brian Roberts – Granted by National Defense

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