54548 Francis Adrian Roberts MG MID OAM – 1APC SQN

Francis Adrian Roberts MG MID OAM died on 29 December 2021 in Canberra. He was awarded his honours as a result of the Battle of Long Tan.

Adrian lead the APCs of 1st Armoured Personnel Carrier Squadron to the battle site on the day

A Service is currently set to commence at 1pm on Friday 28 January at Holy Trinity church Strangways Street Curtin ACT followed by the interment at the Woden Cemetery.

For anyone in Western Australia a function room has been booked at the Duxton Hotel 1 St Georges Terrace Perth where the service and interment will be projected onto large screens, and this will be followed by refreshments and the opportunity to raise a glass. Adrian’s family are all from WA and all are welcome to celebrate his life. FYI – There are no current gathering restrictions in WA

The room will be opened at 9am WA time and all guests are required to show proof of vaccination in accordance with WA requirements.