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Captain Charles Bryan Robinson

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PERSONAL INFORMATION

Date of birth: 1884-01-28
Place of birth: Spanish Point Bermuda
Next of kin: Mary Ann Robinson, mother. St. John’s Hill House, Spanish Point, Bermuda
Marital status: widow(er)
Religion: Salvation Army
Date of death: 1918-09-02
Cause of death: Killed in action

MILITARY INFORMATION

Regimental number: NA
Highest Rank: Captain (7th Battalion)
Rank detail
  1. Captain, 7th Battalion, Infantry (Army).
  2. Lieutenant, 20th Battalion, Infantry (Army).
Degree of service: Europe
Survived war: no
Awards

Military Cross
Description: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Taking command of his company at a critical moment, when all other officers were casualties and losses were excessive, he displayed such ability and personal courage that he was able to maintain a difficult position throughout the day under very heavy artillery and machine-gun fire until relieved at night.
Date of award: 1918-03-07
Source: London Gazette

RESEARCH INFORMATION

CVWM ID: No CVWM ID in our database, but try this.
CWGC ID: 316663
LAC ID: 611220
Attestation record(s): image 1, image 2
Service file: B8379-S016
Uploader's Research notes: 20th Battalion Nominal Roll
March 2019 - MC and BWM/VM pair offered on eBay. [Lieutenant Army Canadian Infantry 20th Battalion Captain Army Canadian Infantry 7th Battalion Military Cross

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Taking command of his company at a critical moment, when all other officers were casualties and losses were excessive, he displayed such ability and personal courage that he was able to maintain a difficult position throughout the day under very heavy artillery and machine-gun fire until relieved at night.

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ARCHIVAL INFORMATION

Date added: 2018-10-15
Last modified: 2019-03-07