Date of birth | |
Religion | Methodist |
Address | Hows Road, Nundah, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 27 |
Next of kin | Father, H W Robinson, Hows Road, Nundah, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Lieutenant |
Unit name | 26th Battalion, B Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant-Colonel |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 26th Battalion |
Promotions |
Major Unit: 26th Battalion Promotion date: |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919). Mention in Despatches Awarded, and gazetted, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30448 (28 December 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 (18 April 1918). Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 29890 (2 January 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 103 (29 June 1917). |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Service Order 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He supervised the assembly of the battalion previous to the attack. After the attack has been launched, he went forward, and sent back most valuable reports on the situation. he showed great bravery and coolness throughout, and his presence in the front line had a most cheering and marked effect on all present.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 174 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Distinguished Service Order, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |