Regimental number | 9033 |
Place of birth | Brisbane Queensland |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Joiner |
Address | Glen Street, Kelvin Grove, Brisbane, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Next of kin | Father, A Robertson, Glen Street, Kelvin Grove, Brisbane, Queensland |
Previous military service | 4th Battery Australian Field Artillery |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Driver |
Unit name | 2nd Divisional Ammunition Column |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/90/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A39 Port Macquarie on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Field Artillery Brigade |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On 24th October, 1917, near ZONNEBEKE, when carrying ammunition to his Battery a very heavy enemy barrage was encountered, during which several pack horses became bogged. Nothwithstanding the continued heavy shell fire and that two of his comrads were blown to pieces, Driver ROBERTSON worked on until he had got the horses out and finally delivered the ammunition to his guns. He showed a fine spirit and example of devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |