John Forbes ROBERTSON

Regimental number12/3458
Address288 Ponsonby Road, Auckland
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, John Forbes Robertson, 288 Ponsonby Road, Auckland
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 8th Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on 13 November 1915
Final rankCorporal
Final unit2nd Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the operations of 31st August and 1st September at Bancourt, he displayed great courage and coolness and set a splendid example to his men. On September 1st, he commanded his platoon and very ably reorganised, and consolidated on a good line under very heavy machine and snipers fire.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 24 January 1919

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Infantry Batln/Eighth

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