A Collection of Medals to the 42nd Highlanders and 73rd Foot (Black Watch)

Three: Private J. Robertson, 2nd Battalion, Royal Highlanders, killed in action, 13 May 1915

1914 Star, with clasp (1338 Pte. J. Robertson. 2/R. Highrs); British War and Victory Medals (1338 Pte. J. Robertson. R. Highrs.); Memorial Plaque (James Robertson) last pierced at 12 o’clock and worn, medals good very fine (4) £160-200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals to the 42nd Highlanders and 73rd Foot (Black Watch).

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James Robertson was born in Glasgow. He served during the Great War with the 2nd Battalion, Royal Highlanders in the French theatre of war from 12 October 1914. Robertson was killed in action 13 May 1915. The Battalion were heavily engaged during the Battle of Aubers Ridge on 9 May, and between 10 - 15 May they were in the reserve trenches whilst the action continued.

Private Robertson is commemorated on Le Touret Memorial, Pas-de-Calais, France.