Other Information:Robert had already served for 22 years and 4 days in the British Army and was retired when war broke out. On the 15th September 1914 he re-enlisted, joining the RAMC and started service with the 40th Field Ambulance at Paignton, Devon. On the 12th January 1915 he applied for the post of temporary Quarter-Master and t.Lt, he was posted to France on the 20th November 1915, arriving on the 21st. In the early months of 1918, Robert was serving with the 90th Field Ambulance and with the Advanced Dressing Station situated at Bleuet Farm. His entry in the London Gazette states "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when a camp and some billets were heavily shelled by the enemy. He at once went to the rescue and some men who had been buried in the ruins of a house, and rendered first-aid. He then organised bearer parties from among his men, and brought in 4 severely wounded men from the camp. By his disregard of danger, quick decision and good leadership he set a splended example to his men, and rendered valuable assistance to the wounded in the absence of a medical officer". By August 1918, Robert was granted leave of absence due to ill-health and was admitted into the 3rd London General Hospital. [Information and photograph kindly provided by Robert's family] A website dedicated to Robert and his time in the R.A.M.C. can be found at this website address: - https://sites.google.com/site/colin1234569/
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