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Henry Emrys Roberts – Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Aircraftman 2nd Class Henry Emrys Roberts – Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Henry Emrys Roberts was born in 1907 in Swansea , though the identities of his parents remain unknown. His early life is glimpsed only through scattered records, each offering a partial view of a young man shaped by loss and education. Early Life 1921 Census The 1921 Census records Henry , aged 14, as a pupil at Clarence School, Clarence Road South, Weston‑super‑Mare . The census notes that his mother had died, suggesting that Henry may have been placed at the school as a boarder or under guardianship. No father is listed, and the absence of family details reflects the limited documentation surrounding his childhood. 1939 Register  Adulthood and 1939 Register By the time of the 1939 Register , Henry had established himself professionally as a Certificated School Teacher . He was living at 8 Cambrian Avenue, Llantrisant and Llantwit Fardre , with his wife Mary J. Roberts , who undertook household duties....

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