ROBERTSON, WILLIAM FRANCIS

 Person: id 41807
University connections
UMelb
Event flag
World War I
Family name
ROBERTSON
Given name(s)
WILLIAM FRANCIS
Initials
W.F.
Gender
Male
Start date
1915
Survived
Died during WWI
OCRd book entry or other narrative
ROBERTSON, WILLIAM FRANCIS. 1915.
Wangaratta G.S.; Teachers' Coll.; 1st year Education; S.S. Teacher; a fine tennis player.
Enlisted January 1916, Pte.; sailed with 37th Btn. in June; gained his commission in England; to France November 1916; promoted Lieut., and recommended for captaincy. Served as sniping officer, I.O., and Btn. French interpreter.
Killed in action on 7th June 1917, by a gas shell, when going into Messines battle. Buried in Charing Cross Cemetery, Ploegsteert Wood.
Year commenced - MELBOURNE UNI ONLY
1915
UniMelb Category
Fallen
 
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