ROBINSON Clarence Reginald 2/Lt

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Surname: ROBINSON;

Forename(s): Clarence Reginald;

Initials: CR;

Rank: 2/Lt;

Previous Number: 46086;

Previous Regiment: MGC;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 47 Bn;

Awarded: MC;

Gallantry Notes: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his section forward in rear of the left flank of the advance. Going ahead himself to reconnoitre under heavy artillery and machine gun fire, he found the left flank exposed. He immediately brought up his guns and covered this flank for four hours under intense shell fire. By his fine initiave and coolness he assured the safety of our advanced troops until a defensive flank could be formed.;

Other Data: see 46086 MGC - disch to Commsn
to "D" Coy, 47 Bn 9/4/1918
award ofd MC published in PtII Orders 47 Bn 8/10/1918
MC (?un-named) with Divisional Award certificate offered by Young's Auctions, Feb '24;

Other Notes: MC: LG 11/1/1919 T/2Lt;

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