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Walter W T ROBERTSON

Regimental number976
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressMarysville, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinH Robertson, Marysville, Victoria
Enlistment date3 March 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name23rd Battalion, C Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/40/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 10 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll23rd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia --/01/1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in leading his section to the final objective after his platoon commander was killed, and digging in on an exposed flank. On his own initiative he took out a patrol, located two enemy machine guns, and captured two prisoners. Compelled by our barrage to return, he did so with great skill, having only two casualties.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95
Date: 27 June 1918

Date of death27 June 1962
Age at death64
Place of burialFawkner Cemetery

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