Service Details
Name:
 CROSBIE
Given Name:
 ROBERT
Initials:
 R
Service No:
 85758V
Rank:
 Staff Sergeant
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Regiment:
 Q Service Corps, S.A. Forces
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Former Regiment:
 Liverpool Regiment in WW1
Date of Death:
 1946-07-01
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Age:
 65
Cause of Death:
 Died on active service
Decorations:
 D C M
Citations:
 DCM WW1 with Liverpool Regiment LG Sup 26 January 1918 - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack upon enemy positions. He led his company with great determination after all his officers were casualties, and by his splendid example inspired his men to defend and hold on to a very exposed position."
Additional
Information:
Husband of Susanna C. Crosbie, of Cape Town.
Commemoration
Country:
 South Africa
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Locality:
 Western Cape
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Cemetery:
 CAPE TOWN (MAITLAND) CEMETERY
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Grave Reference:
 Mil. Allotment. Grave 96121A.

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