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Captain Alwyn Philip William "Robbie" Robertson
Life dates
21 Jun 1906 - 08 Jun 1986
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Biography
Alwyn Robertson was the Devon Group 3 (Ivybridge) Group Commander at stand down.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Group 3 - Ivybridge | Group Commander | 01 Jun 1943 | 03 Dec 1944 |
| Harford Patrol | Patrol Leader | 01 Aug 1940 | 01 Jun 1943 |
National ID
WIPK 4/1
Commissioned or Enlisted
5th Sept 1940
Occupation
Farmer
Address
Harford Farm, Harford, Ivybridge, Devon
Other information
Known as Robbie he was promoted to Group 3 Commander and given the rank of 2nd Lieutenant, then Lieutenant on 1st June 1943, and Captain from 1st August 1944.
In 1939 he is an ARP Warden.
Robbie contracted polio as a young man in China. This left him with a weakened arm and nearly paralysed hip. He overcame these disabilities to become Captain and lead a very active life in farming after the war and travelled extensively all over the world. He married Ethel Mildred Williams in 1934.
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Caption & credit
Robbie's grave at Harford Church
References
TNA ref WO199/3391
Hancock data held at B.R.A
1939 Register
Twas as Twas by Gillian Venables