Basic Details Surname Robertson Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours DCM Notes William was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal during the Boer War for saving the guns at Colenso. Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Dvr. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Commonwealth Armed Forces Unit (Primary - Our reference) Canadian Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Driver Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death December Day of death 6 Age at death 38 Manner of death reference Died of Wounds