Regimental number | 1038 |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Teamster |
Address | c/o Spencer, Grass Valley, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Father, Alexander Robertson, South Street, Burelton, Scotland |
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Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 32nd Battalion, C Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/49/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT Katuna on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'While advancing between FONTAINE le CAPPY and the SOMME on the 27th, 29th August 1918, T/Sergeant ROBERTSON displayed much bravery and devotion to duty. When his Company was held up by machine gun fire in a difficult position he immediately went forward with 2 Lieut. SMITH and two other ranks to attack the gun and about 30 enemy, who were established in a maze of tenches. His splendid dash and effective bombing succeeded in putting the gun out of action, capturing it with 8 prisoners besides disabling others. His efficient work and admirable daring tended much to the success of the exploit, which was carried through in a very excellent manner.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36 Date: |
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