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 1884 - 1955 (71 years)
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| Name |
James FORBES-ROBERTSON |
| Birth |
7 Jul 1884 |
Strathpeffer, Ross & Cromarty, Scotland  |
| Gender |
Male |
| Death |
5 Aug 1955 |
Bourton on the Water |
| Burial |
Cheltenham Municipal Cemetery |
| 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
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| Person ID |
I000395 |
Mills/Rushton Family History |
| Last Modified |
10 Oct 2003 |
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