Ernest ROBINSON

Regimental number2787
Place of birthSydney New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationPrinter
AddressSydney, New South Wales
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation29
Next of kinWife, Mrs Robinson, Casino, New South Wales
Enlistment date11 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name15th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/32/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A33 Ayrshire on 1 September 1915
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal Roll2nd Lieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll47th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 28 February 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the enemy had succeeded in penetrating our front line this officer at once charged, killing one officer and three men. He also wrested a machine gun from the enemy, and used it on them as they withdrew. Though wounded early in the action he remained on duty. He did splendidly.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15
Date: 4 February 1919

Other detailsMedals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal