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John Charles ROBERTSON

Regimental number3921
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationClerk
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, George A Robertson, 41 Aphrasia Street, Geelong, Victoria
Enlistment date2 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentActing Sergeant
Unit name23rd Battalion, 9th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/49/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on 8 February 1916
Regimental number from Nominal Roll3199
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Employment Company
FateReturned to Australia 20 December 1918
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He handled his section with great courage and determination under heavy fire and against enemy counter attacks. His work was of the greatest assistance to the infantry.
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189
Date: 8 November 1917

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