ROBINSON Alexander Okell Lieut

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Surname: ROBINSON;

Forename(s): Alexander Okell;

Initials: AO;

Rank: Lieut;

Resided in: Liverpool;

Previous Regiment: Liverpool Regt;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 109 Coy;

Other MGC Unit Served (1): 2 Bn;

Awarded: MC;

Gallantry Notes: MC: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of four machine guns. He controlled and directed their fire with the utmost disregard for personal danger, and by skilful handling of them he inflicted great loss on the enemy and rendered valuable support to the infantry. He remained in position, covering the withdrawal until obliged to retire on account of casualties.;

Other Data: reported to 109 Coy 29/11/1916
See War Diary 2 Bn 28/4/1918
37 Thorndale Road, Waterloo, Liverpool;

Other Notes: MC: LG 26/7/1918;

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