In Memory Of

ROBERTSON, CLEMENT

Service Details
Age:
 27
Date of Birth:
 1889-11-15
Rank:
 Captain
Unit:
 3rd Bn.
Unit 2:
 attd. "A" Bn. Tank Corps
Regiment:
 The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment)
Date of Death:
 1917-10-04
Cause of Death:
 Killed in action
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
 Believed to be buried in III. F. 7.
Cemetery:
 OXFORD ROAD CEMETERY
Localitly:
 Ieper, West-Vlaanderen
Country:
 Belgium
Additional Information
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."
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.