| Rank | Private |
| Service # | 880719 |
| Unit # | 18th, 186th battalion |
| Resident | Blenheim |
Married to Jeanie, they were living in Blenheim. A blacksmith prior to enlisting. Attestation: 24/04/1916 at Chatham, ON. to 186th Bn. CDP 13/09/18. BFL., IK.
Private Robertson went overseas with the 186th battalion Mar. 26, 1917, training in England at Bramshott Camp when he proceeded to France with the 18th battalion.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Sources | Chatham Daily Planet (13-09-1918), Blenheim Freedom Library, In Khaki - Blenheim Enlistment Book, Chatham Daily Planet (27-09-1919), Royal Canadian Legion Br. 185 60th Anniversary Book 1930-1990, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 8368 - 15 |
| Height | 5'9" |
| Eye Colour | grey |
| Age | 28 |
| Complexion | fair |
| Hair | light brown |
| Race | white |
| Birthplace | 06/02/1888, in Blenheim, ON. |
| Religion | baptist |
| Last Place of Employment | Blacksmith, Blenheim, ON |
| Marital Status | married |
| When Enlisted | Apr. 4, 1916 |
| Where Enlisted | Chatham ON |
| Next of Kin | Wife: Mrs. Jennie Robertson, Blenheim |
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