Robertson, Alexander Walker
Rank: Lance-Corporal (Captain, retd.)
Regiment: 2nd Berkshire Regiment (formerly of 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders)
Biography: Son of R. Robertson ; born Peterhead, 1875 ; educated Aberdeen Grammar School ; student in Arts, 1894-95. He was for some time a partner in the firm of Messrs. R. and A. W. Robertson, Solicitors, Peterhead, and latterly was in practice in Winnipeg. He served as a Lieutenant during the Boer War with the 2nd Gordons and was decorated with the Queen's Medal and three clasps. In December 1915 Robertson enlisted in the 2nd Berkshire Regiment and served as a Lance-Corporal with that Regiment in France from April 1916 onwards. He fell in action 1 July 1916.
Honours: Queen's Medal with three Clasps
Date of Death: 01 July 1916
Burial Details: Name recorded on the Thiepval Memorial.
Publication: Roll of Service, edited by Mabel Desborough Allardyce. Published 1921.
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