James Campbell ROBERTSON CB, CMG, DSO

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Toowoomba Soldiers' Memorial Hall WW1 Roll of Honour

James Campbell ROBERTSON CB, CMG, DSO

James Campbell Robertson CB, CMG, DSO Photo:
State Library of Queensland
Birthplace
Toowoomba
Resided
Toowoomba
Occupation
Secretary
Enlisted
20-August-1914
Place
Toowoomba
Age
35
Status
Married
Service No
N/N
Rank
Major
Unit
9th Battalion Headquarters
Embarked
24-September-1914
Place
Brisbane
Active Service
Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front
Highest rank
Brigadier-General
Honours and Awards
CMG (Order of St Michael & St George), CB (Companion of the Order of the Bath), Distinguished Service Order, Mentioned in Despatches (five times)
Fate
Returned to Australia
March 1918
Notes

 

Distinguished Service Order citation: “His Majesty The King has been graciously pleased to approve of the reward for distinguished service in the Field.” (Awarded 16 September 1917)

 

Order of the Bath (Knighthood) citation: “His Majesty The King has been graciously pleased, on the occasion of His Majesty’s birthday, to give orders for the appointment to the Most Honourable Order of the Bath for most valuable services rendered with connection to military operations in France and Flanders.” (Awarded 3 June 1919)