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Pte. David Robertson
British Army 9th Btn. Leicestershire Regiment
from:15 Hinckley Road, Burbage
(d.13th July 1916)
David Robertson was born in Dull, Perthshire but moved to Burbage, Leicestershire and was employed to work on the Waterworks Scheme, where he was a foreman. David was married to Hilda Louisa Wright of Burbage and they had a baby daughter, Hilda Jessie when he enlisted.
He served with the 9th Battalion, the Leicestershire Regiment and died of wounds on 13th July 1916, having lost both legs some hours earlier in a blast. He was buried with full military honours on 14th July 1916 at Mericourt L'Abbe cemetery, near Amiens.
Sadly, his widow and child never managed to visit his grave, but in more recent years a number of his grandchildren and great grandchildren have visited to pay their respects, including a visit this year, to mark the 100th anniversary of his death.
David had three younger brothers who also served in the War, including George Robertson who won the Military Medal with Bar for bravery in the Royal Navy. Thankfully, his brothers all survived the war.
