THE VICTORIA CROSS AND FIRST WORLD WAR CAMPAIGN MEDAL PAIR AWARDED TO CAPTAIN CLEMENT ROBERTSON, ATT'D 'A' BN, TANK CORPS, HAS BEEN ACQUIRED BY THE LORD ASHCROFT VC COLLECTION.
5 March 2024

Medal entitlement of Captain Clement Robertson,
Queen's Royal Regiment ( West Surrey ), att'd 'A' Bn, Tank Corps

  • Victoria Cross
  • British War Medal ( 1914-19 )
  • Victory Medal ( 1914-20 )


The Victoria Cross and First World War campaign medals awarded to Clement Robertson, Queen's Royal Regiment ( West Surrey ), att'd Tank Corps, has been acquired by the Lord Ashcoft VC Collection and will go on display at the Lord Ashcroft Gallery, Imperial War Museum, London.


For the award of the Victoria Cross

[ London Gazette, 18 December 1917 ], Zonnebeke, Belgium, 4 October 1917, T / Lieutenant, ( A / Captain ) Clement Robertson, Queen's Royal Regiment ( West Surrey ), att'd 'A' Bn, Tank Corps.

For most conspicuous bravery ( Ypres, Belgium ) in leading his tanks in attack under heavy shell, machine-gun and rifle fire, over ground which had been heavily ploughed by shell fire.

Captain Robertson, knowing the risk of the Tanks missing the way, continued to lead them on foot, guiding them carefully and patiently towards their objective. Although he must have known that his action would almost inevitably cost him his life.

This gallant officer was killed after his objective had been reached, but his skilful leading had already ensured successful action. His utter disregard of danger and devotion to duty afford an example of outstanding valour.

Clement Robertson died on the same day as his Victoria Cross action and is buried in the Oxford Road Cemetery, Ypres, Belgium.

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Iain Stewart, 5 March 2024