ROBERTSON, Donald Keir
| Service Numbers: | 1038, W18535 |
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| Enlisted: | 7 July 1915 |
| Last Rank: | Sergeant |
| Last Unit: | 32nd Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Perth, Penthsire, Scotland, 22 December 1894 |
| Home Town: | Grass Valley, Northam, Western Australia |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Teamster |
| Died: | Rivervale, WA, 7 June 1970, aged 75 years, cause of death not yet discovered |
| Cemetery: |
Karrakatta Cemetery & Crematorium, Western Australia Presbyterian KA 0163 |
| Memorials: | Jennacubbine War Memorial |
World War 1 Service
| 7 Jul 1915: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 1038, 32nd Infantry Battalion | |
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| 18 Nov 1915: | Involvement Private, 1038, 32nd Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '17' embarkation_place: Adelaide embarkation_ship: HMAT Geelong embarkation_ship_number: A2 public_note: '' | |
| 18 Nov 1915: | Embarked Private, 1038, 32nd Infantry Battalion, HMAT Geelong, Adelaide |
World War 2 Service
| 28 Apr 1941: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (Army WW2), Sergeant, W18535 | |
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| Date unknown: | Involvement W18535 |
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Military Medal
'While advancing between FONTAINE le CAPPY and the SOMME on the 27th, 29th August 1918, T/Sergeant ROBERTSON displayed much bravery and devotion to duty. When his Company was held up by machine gun fire in a difficult position he immediately went forward with 2 Lieut. SMITH and two other ranks to attack the gun and about 30 enemy, who were established in a maze of tenches. His splendid dash and effective bombing succeeded in putting the gun out of action, capturing it with 8 prisoners besides disabling others. His efficient work and admirable daring tended much to the success of the exploit, which was carried through in a very excellent manner.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36
Date: 14 March 1919
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