Roy Henderson Robertson

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First Name:

Roy

Middle Name:

Henderson

Last Name:

Robertson

Date of Birth:

Friday, July 7, 1899

Mother's Name:

Helen (nee Livingston)

Father's Name:

William Robertson

Date Enlisted:

Wednesday, May 26, 1915

Rank at Enlistment:

Private

Rank at Discharge:

Private

Unit:

20th Battalion

Company:

C Company

Service:

Infantry

Awards:

1914/1915 Star

British War Medal

Victory Medal

Date of Death:

Sunday, November 7, 1915

Place of Death:

Russells Top Gallipoli

Cause of Death:

Killed in action

Details:

Roy Robertson was a single 18 year old shop hand from Scarborough, NSW, when he enlisted. He embarked on HMAT A61 Kanowna on 19th June 1915 with 2nd Reinforcements, 20th Battalion.

After arriving in Egypt he was sent to Gallipoli. Roy was at Russells Top when he was killed and is buried in Walkers Ridge Cemetery, the actual grave is unknown.

His brother James Robertson (Service No 3221) was captured by the Germans and became a prisoner of war. He returned to Australia in March 1919.

Sources:

NAA: B2455, ROBERTSON ROY HENDERSON