Army Number: 7917841 Rank: Serjeant Name: Robert Cairns GILBERTSON, MM Unit: 23 Hussars London Gazette : 21 December 1944 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36850/supplement/5857/data.pdf The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North West Europe: — The Military Medal. No. 7917841 Corporal (acting Sergeant) Robert Cairns Gilbertson, 23rd Hussars, Royal Armoured Corps (Bury).
Recommendation for Award for Gilbertson, Robert Rank: Corporal Service No: ... | The National Archives Reference: WO 373/50/124 Name Gilbertson, Robert Rank: Corporal Service No: 7917841 Regiment: 23 Hussars Theatre of Combat or Operation: North West Europe Award: Military Medal Date of announcement in London Gazette: 21 December 1944
Born 29 May 1915 in Tonge with Haulgh, Bolton, Lancashire Marriage 1938 at St John's Church, Birtle, Rochdale (2 children) Died 1975 in Rochdale, Lancashire 1939 REGISTER 387 Rochdale Old Road , Bury C.B., Lancashire, England FIRST NAME(S) LAST NAME(S) DOB OCCUPATION John J Chadwick 22 Jun 1882 Mental Attendant Mary E Chadwick 24 Oct 1881 Unpaid Domestic Duties Robert C Gilbertson 29 May 1915 Foreman Painter & Decorator Alice Gilbertson 09 Jul 1876 Unpaid Domestic Duties Second left: