The citation for Robert's DCM reads "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in charge of a party of stretcher-bearers during an attack on a village. He worked continuously from 3am to 9pm, clearing RAP`s, and while supervising the various squads was constantly exposed to very heavy shell fire. Thanks to his untiring energy about ninety severely wounded men on stretchers were safely and quickly removed, which undoubtedly saved the lives of many of them."