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James FORBES-ROBERTSON

James FORBES-ROBERTSON

Male 1884 - 1955  (71 years)

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  • Name James FORBES-ROBERTSON 
    Birth 7 Jul 1884  Strathpeffer, Ross & Cromarty, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Death 5 Aug 1955  Bourton on the Water Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Burial Cheltenham Municipal Cemetery Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • On 11/12 April 1918 near Vieux Berquin, France, four times Lieutenant Colonel Forbes-Robertson saved the line from breaking and averted a most serious situation. On one occasion, having made a reconnaissance on horseback in full view of the enemy under heavy fire, he led a counter-attack which was completely successful in establishing our line. When his horse was shot under him he continued on foot, steadying the men and inspiring confidence by his disregard for personal danger. On the second day he lost another horse and again continued on foot until he had established a line to which his own troops could withdraw.

      He was awarded the V.C and Gazetted 22nd May 1918

      Later achieved rank of Brigadier General
    Person ID I000395  Mills/Rushton Family History
    Last Modified 10 Oct 2003 

    Father Farquar FORBES-ROBERTSON,   b. Abt 1839, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown 
    Relationship Birth 
    Mother Laura A ?,   b. Abt 1851, Rastrick, Yorks Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown 
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    Family ID F000147  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart