Gino Roberti was born on December 16, 1889, at Guamo, Province de Lucca, Italy. He came to the United States when about sixteen years of age and followed the work of a miner in the State of Colorado. About eight years before his enlistment he went to Winnemucca, Nevada, in Humboldt County, and there worked as a farm hand; in fact, he spent most of his time in the employ of Charles Pedroli who owns a ranch just out of Winnemucca. He was an industrious, exemplary young man, and a favorite with all who knew him. On October 2d, 1917, he was sent to Camp Lewis, American Lake, Washington, as a member of the contingent from Humboldt County. Upon arrival he was placed in 129th Company, 166 Depot Brigade, in which outfit he served until October 25, 1917, when he was transferred to Company D, 362d Infantry. He remained in it until November 11, 1917, when he was transferred to the 18th Infantry, 41st Division, and sent overseas on December 15, 1917.

The 41st served as a depot division from which troops were supplied to units in the line. Later—the date is unknown—he was transferred to 1st Company, Division Machine Guns Battalion, 1st Division, and served with them in the Toul Sector until April 2, 1918; in the Montdidier Sector from April 25 to May 28. It was during the fighting in this sector that Gino Roberti was killed in action on May 9, 1918, at Menill La Tur-Lorraine, France. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michele Roberti, and two brothers, Idebrando and Daniele, of Guamo, Province di Lucca, Italy, survive him.