Frederick ROBERTSON

Regimental number7/264
AddressAwatinio, Takaka
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, Francis Robertson, Takaka, Nelson
Rank on embarkationTrooper
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Canterbury Mounted Rifles
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Lyttelton on 16 October 1914
The Canterbury Mounted Rifles Regiment, Main Body, embarked on board two ships, HMNZT 4 'Tahiti' and HMNZT 11 'Athenic'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. In the absence of his troop leader and though wounded in the head early in the day, he refused to leave the post, but remained throughout the action rallying and cheering his men. His fine example of courage, under heavy shell fire and most trying conditions, was worthy of the highest praise.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 3 September 1918

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Mounted Rifles/Main Body