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Donald Keir ROBERTSON

Regimental number1038
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationTeamster
Addressc/o Spencer, Grass Valley, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, Alexander Robertson, South Street, Burelton, Scotland
Enlistment date14 July 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll7 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name32nd Battalion, C Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/49/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on 18 November 1915
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT Katuna on 24 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll32nd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 16 March 1919
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: 14 March 1919

Date of death7 June 1970

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