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Capt. Douglas Arthur "Robbie" Robinson MC MBE(S/N 179937) |
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Capt. Douglas Arthur ‘Robbie’ Robinson MC MBE was born in Preston ( The citation completed by Lt-Col. Derek Mills-Roberts reads: ‘In an action between No.VI Commando and a Battalion of Herman Goering Jaeger Regiment Capt. Robinson commanded two Troops of the Command with great skill. During the a critical stage in the action he counter-attacked a vital ridge no less than three times, each time leading the attack. Capt. Robinson was wounded in the left knee cap, yet he continued to fight on for over 4 hours until his ammunition was practically exhausted. He lead his men back next day after a long march through enemy occupied territory and across a difficult road. His gallantry and endurance were of exceptionally high order.’ He was promoted to Troop Commander in charge of No.1 Troop by Lt-Col.Mills-Roberts on 21st June 1943 and awarded the Military Cross on 26th September 1943. He remained in command of this Troop (the ‘bicycle’ Troop) on D-Day, Capt. Robinson was wounded in action (WIA) on 10th June 1944 with gunshot wounds to his hands. He was awarded the MBE in 1970. |
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