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Brother of privates James Arthur Robertson, Charles Edlon Robertson, Percival Steven Robertson and Harriot soldier Isobel Robertson. They survived the war.
Enlisted in the Royal Winnipeg Rifles, he was transferred on October 23rd, 1941 to the 1st Battalion, Winnipeg Grenadiers to fight in Hong Kong with C Force and as a prisoner of war in Japan. He had 920 days of service, including 763 overseas.
1939-1945 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp.
Digital gallery of Private Gilbert Allan Robertson
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Photo of GILBERT ALLAN ROBERTSON
In memory of those who served in Hong Kong during World War 11 and did not come home. Submitted with permission on behalf of the Hong Kong Veterans Commemorative Association by Operation: Picture Me. -
Photo of GILBERT ALLAN ROBERTSON
Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
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Private Gilbert Allan Robertson
Digital gallery of
Private Gilbert Allan Robertson
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 208 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
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YOKOHAMA WAR CEMETERY Japan
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