Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Flight Lieutenant

Unit:

No. 190 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

November 21st, 1944

Citation:
"Flight Lieutenant Robertson has proved himself an outstanding pilot and captain of aircraft. He has set a fine record of successful operations. His superb airmanship was demonstrated on one occasion in September 1944 when he was captain of an aircraft detailed to drop supplies to airborne forces in Holland. While over the dropping zone the aircraft was severely damaged by anti-aircraft fire and immediately went into a steep dive from which Flight Lieutenant Robertson recovered it with extreme difficulty. He then flew away from the danger area to allow his crew to abandon the aircraft by parachute. As the wireless operator was unable to jump owing to wounds the whole crew remained in the aircraft which was kept in the air with increasing difficulty. Flight Lieutenant Robertson eventually successfully accomplished a most hazardous emergency landing on a Belgian airfield. Throughout the perilous operation he displayed great skill, courage and fortitude worthy of the highest praise."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flying Officer

Unit:

No. 190 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

October 19th, 1945

Citation:
"This officer has carried out 19 special operations over occupied territory. That his crew have obtained a high percentage of successes is largely due to the skill and determination displayed by him, often in the face of adverse circumstances. He has at all times set a praiseworthy example to his crew and to the remainder of the squadron. "

With Silver Star