3rd (Reserve) Battalion, The Queen's, (Royal West Surrey Regiment).
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has 286 recorded WW1 deaths for the 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, The Queen's, (Royal west Surrey Regiment).
ROBERTSON, (VC). Clement. Captain. 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, The Queen's, (Royal West Surrey Regiment), On Attachment To :- "A" Battalion, Tank Corps. Oxford Road Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. 04-10-1917. Age 28. Son of Major John Albert Robertson (late Royal Artillery) & Mrs. Frances Octavia Caroline Robertson (nee Wynne) of Struan Hill, Delgany, County Wicklow, Ireland.
Victoria Cross.
An extract from "The London Gazette," No. 30433, dated 14th Dec. 1917, records the following "For most conspicuous bravery in leading his Tanks in attack under heavy shell, machine-gun and rifle fire. Capt. 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."