Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War 1915 ‘Western Front’ D.C.M. group of four awarded to Sergeant R. Robertson, 2nd Battalion, Highland Light Infantry

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (11589 L. Cpl. H. [sic] Robertson. 2/H.L.I.); 1914 Star, with copy clasp (11589 Cpl. R. Robertson. 2/High: L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (11589 Pte. R. Robertson. H.L.I.) mounted for display, letter ‘t’ of surname over-struck on BWM, generally very fine or better (4) £700-£900

D.C.M. London Gazette 30 June 1915:

‘For conspicuous gallantry during the campaign. He has always volunteered for night patrolling or any dangerous work, and has shown a splendid example of devotion to duty in the performance of it.’

R. Robertson served during the Great War with the Highland Light Infantry in the French theatre of war from 14 August 1914. He subsequently advanced to Sergeant and was attached to the King’s Own Scottish Borderers before returning to the 2nd Battalion, Highland Light Infantry.