| Frank was Born Francis Callaghan in
Leeds, England to John and Maria Callaghan Aug 10, 1884
By 1901 Frank was 16 and both his parents had died.
He was living at this time in Leeds with his sister Annie Roby, and her husband, George
Roby, who was a house painter.
Frank spent 3 years in the 17th
Leicestershire Regt. from 1904 -1907, after which he emigrated to Toronto, Canada on
Sept 19, 1907 on the SS Tunisian at the age of 23. His profession was listed as a
painter.
The Roby family also emigrated around this
time. By 1911 Frank was living in Toronto with his sister, and the other members of
the Roby family. By this time he had chosen to change his name from
Callaghan to Roby.
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The
following is taken from Pte Roby's service record
Aug 10, 1884
1901
1904 -1907
Sept 19, 1907
1911
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Born Francis Callaghan in Leeds,
England to John and Maria Callaghan
By 1901 Frank was 16 and both his
parents had died. He was living at this time in Leeds with his sister Annie Roby, and her
husband, George Roby, who was a house painter.
Frank spent 3 years in the 17th
Leicestershire Regt.
Emigrated to Toronto, Canada on the
SS Tunisian aged 23. Profession listed as Painter. The
Roby family also emigrated around this time.
Frank was living in Toronto with his
sister, and the other members of the Roby family. By
this time he had chosen to change his name from Callaghan to Roby.
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Nov 10, 1914
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Attested at Kingston Ontario, into the 21st
Battalion
Ø No. 59850
Ø Born in Leeds England, birth date given as Aug 10, 1889, but later
determined to be Aug 10, 1884
Ø trade given as a painter
Ø next of kin given as sister-in-law Mrs. Geo Roby of 176 Morse St
Toronto
Ø previous service given as 3 years in the Leicestershire Regiment
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Nov 12, 1914
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Medical noted him as being “slightly flat
footed”
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May 6, 1915
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Embarked the RMS Metagama at Montreal for
England
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May 15, 1915
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Disembarked in England and proceeded to West
Sandling Camp
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May 18, 1915
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Transferred to Depot Coy,
as batman to Lt Frink at West Sandling Camp
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Aug 16, 1915
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Forfeits 2 days pay for absence 15 to 16 Aug
and ½ pay for 1 month
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Sep 3, 1915
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Transferred to No 3 Coy from Depot Coy
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Sep 14, 1915
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Embarked at Folkstone for France and
disembarked at Boulogne
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Dec 6, 1915
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Paraded sick at Dickebusch, complaining of
discharging ears, also deaf – sent to La Cleet
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Dec 10, 1915
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Sent to Bailleul
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Dec 11, 1915
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Admitted No 13 General Hospital at Boulogne
– Otitis Media
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Dec 20, 1915
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Invalided and transferred to Grange Hospital
in Deal, England
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Dec 26, 1915
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Transferred to 39th Battalion at
West Sandling
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Jan 11, 1916
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Sent to Shorncliffe Hospital then transferred
to Canadian Convalescent Hospital, Monks Horton at Kent the same day
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Jan 12, 1916
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Suffering occasional discharge from ears and
bad headaches - Discharged from hospital to unit as fit for duty
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Jan 29, 1916
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TOS 39th Battalion at West Sandling
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Jul 27, 1916
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Medical exam at Monks Horton hospital –
had Otitis Media – FULLY RECOVERED – Board recommends “Fit for Duty”
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Dec 4, 1916
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Appointed Acting Lance Corporal without pay at
West Sandling
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Jan 4, 1917
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SOS 39th Battalion and TOS 6th
Reserve Battalion at Shorncliffe
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Jan 5, 1917
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Appointed acting Lance Corporal
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Jan 17, 1917
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Appointed Acting Lance Corporal at East
Sandling
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Mar 13, 1917
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Admitted to military hospital at Eastbourne
with a hernia
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Mar 23, 1917
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“hernia left side which pulsates on
coughing, suffers from deafness, discharge from ears, and bad headaches” –
Discharged to duty from military hospital
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Jul 16, 1917
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Appointed Acting Corporal with pay and
allowances at Seaford
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Feb 19, 1918
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Reverts to permanent rank of Private and
posted to Eastern Ontario Regiment Depot and attached to 6th Reserve Battalion
at Seaford
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Feb 23, 1918
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Ceases to be attached to EORD and placed on
command Canadian Discharge Depot at Seaford, pending discharge to Canada
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Feb 27, 1918
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Ceases to be on command CDD and SOS to Canada
for disposal by Adjutant General, Ottawa
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Mar 19, 1918
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TOS #2 Casualty Unit Toronto
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Apr 6 to Apr 27, 1918
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Medical exam at Ravina Bks, Toronto revealed
that as a result of shell fire and exposure to cold he suffers from a concussion, is weak
and nervous and sleeps poorly – has slight tremors and reflexes exaggerated –
scar from burns on right arm and scar from burns on groin from severe explosion of shell
in France – ears began to discharge at same time – Board recommended discharge
as “Unfit for Service”
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May 16, 1918
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Discharged at #2 District Depot,
Toronto, by reason of physical unfitness – special qualifications in civil life given
as a decorator – address on discharge given as Richmond Hill, Leeds, Yorkshire
England – Conduct and character while in the service “very good”
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1919
1920
1922
Dec 13, 1923
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Married Emily Joy in Leeds, England.
Became a father upon the birth of his first
daughter, Margaret Roby.
Had a second daughter, Frances Roby.
Deceased – death attributed
“Military Service” (Tuberculosis)
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Feb 21, 1925
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Medals (1914-15 Star, British War Medal and
Victory Medal) and Scroll sent to his wife, Mrs. Emily Roby, No 33 Salop St., Leeds,
England – noted that he married after he was discharged
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Dec 4, 1925
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Plaque sent to his wife, Mrs Emily Roby
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