Previous Lot Next Lot

Auction: 26002 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 212

A Great War Italian D.C.M., and Western Front M.M. group of seven to Sergeant C. Robinson, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment, who re-enlisted in 1938 seeing further service with the Royal Engineers

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (15739 Sjt: C. Robinson. M.M. 11/Notts: Derby: R.); Military Medal, G.V.R. (15739 Sjt: C. Robinson. 11/N.& D.R.); 1914-15 Star (15739 Pte C. Robinson. Notts: & Derby: R.); British War and Victory Medals (15739 Sjt. C. Robinson. Nott. & Derby.R.); Defence and War Medals 1939-45, lightly toned, very fine (7)

D.C.M. London Gazette 15 November 1918.

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a raid. He did splendid work with a bombing section and later, when his platoon Officer was killed he remained behind with a runner to carry his body back to his lines. He displayed great coolness and able leadership throughout.'

M.M. London Gazette 16 August 1917.

'At MOUNT SORREL near YPRES on June 7th 1917 this N.C.O. showed great bravery and resource when attacking the hostile trenches. His objective was a strong point which he overcame - capturing what was left of the garrison consisting of one Officer and 13 men. Later on he brought in other prisoners.'

Charles William Robinson was born at Alfreton on 24 September 1894 and joined the 11th Service Battalion of the Nottinghamshire an Derbyshire Regiment, he remained with this unit throughout the Great War. He first entered the war in France on 27 August 1915 and was awarded his Military Medal for his action on 7 June 1917. Robinson was later sent to the Italian theatre with the 11th Battalion, arriving in November 1917 and it was here that he was awarded his D.C.M.. The Commanding Officer Ty-Col. C. E. Hudson was also awarded a V.C. for his action at Asiago on 15 June 1918 during the Second Battle of Piave River.

When the campaign was concluded in Italy, the 11th Battalion returned to France in September 1918 with the war's conclusion on 11 November 1918. Robinson was noted as being a coal miner in the 1921 Census, however with the possible conflict looming he re-enlisted into the Royal Engineers at Alfreton on 23 March 1938 and saw wartime service in Gibraltar. Robinson was discharged for the second time on 21 January 1943. He applied for his Second World War Medals in June 1960 and died in March 1985.

Sold together with the following archive:

i)
A typed citations for both awards, dated Rise Park Hall 4 January 1940.

ii)
A typed citation for the Military Medal with photograph of him in uniform stuck to this.

iii)
An Italian Altipiani medal.

iv)
Minor copied photographs.

v)
Soldier's Service and Pay Book from 1938 onwards.

Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Estimate
£1,500 to £2,000

Starting price
£1200