Service Details
Name:
ROBERTSON
Given Name:
CLEMENT
Initials:
C
Rank:
Captain
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Regiment:
The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment)
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Unit:
3rd Bn.
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Unit 2:
attd. "A" Bn. Tank Corps
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Date of Death:
1917-10-04
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Date of Birth:
1889-11-15
Age:
27
Cause of Death:
Killed in action
Decorations:
V C
Citations:
An extract from "The London Gazette," No. 30433, dated 14th Dec. 1917, records the following:- "For most conspicuous bravery in leading his Tanks in attack under heavy shell, machine-gun and rifle fire. Capt. Robertson, knowing the risk of the Tanks missing the way, continued to lead them on foot, guiding them carefully and patiently towards their objective although he must have known that his action would almost inevitably cost him his life. This gallant officer was killed after his objective had been reached, but his skilful leading had already ensured successful action. His utter disregard of danger and devotion to duty afford an example of outstanding valour."
Additional
Information:
Son of Maj. John Albert Robertson (late R.A.), and Mrs. Frances Octavia Caroline Robertson (nee Wynne), of Struan Hill, Delgany, Co. Wicklow. Born at Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.
Commemoration
Country:
Belgium
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Locality:
Ieper, West-Vlaanderen
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Cemetery:
OXFORD ROAD CEMETERY
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Grave Reference:
Believed to be buried in III. F. 7.

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