| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Kogarah, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Waterloo Street, Kogarah, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, R C Robertson, Waterloo Street, Kogarah, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 18th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Major |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 18th Battalion |
| Promotions |
Captain Unit: 18th Battalion Promotion date: Major Unit: 18th Battalion Promotion date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his men in the attack with great gallantry and succeeded in capturing his objective. Later, although wounded, he remained with his men throughout the night.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: enlisted in the Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force, 17 August 1914; embarked from Australia, 19 August 1914. Discharged from the AN&MEF, 4 March 1915. Enlisted in the AIF, appointed Lieutenant, 7 May 1915. Embarked from Australia, 25 June 1915. Wounded in action, Gallipoli, 22 August 1915. Proceeded from Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force in France. Wounded in action, France, 4 August 1916; 26 February 1917 (remained at duty). Attached to 5th Senior Officers' Course, Aldershot, 8 October 1917; rejoined Bn, 30 December 1917. Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
