7917841 Serjeant Robert Cairns GILBERTSON, MM, 23 Hussars

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    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).
     
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    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:

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