Historical information

Frederick Roberts was the son of Field Marshall Frederick Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts.
At the age of 27 he went with the King's Rifles to the Second Boer War. During battle he, with two officers tried to assist and save guns when the detachments serving the guns had all become casualties or been driven away. While doing this Roberts fell badly wounded and 2 days later died. Commander-in-Chief Redvers Buller recommended Roberts for the Victoria Cross. Confirmation of the award made after his death.
Roberts and his father were one of only three father son pairs to win the Victoria Cross. His father's was in 1858.

Physical description

Individual image from photographed poster of tobacco and cigarette cards.