Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A rare Second World War Somaliland 1940 operations M.M. group of eight awarded to Company Sergeant H. Robertson, Black Watch, a Section Commander in the 2nd Battalion who was decorated for a gallant stand at Barkasan

Military Medal, G.VI.R. (2754768 Cpl. H. Robertson, Black Watch); General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine (2754768 Pte. H. Robertson, Black Watch); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Korea 1950-53 (2754768 C. Sjt. H. Robertson, M.M., B.W.); U.N. Korea 1950-54, mounted as worn, contact marks and edge nicks, generally very fine or better (8) £1800-2200

M.M. London Gazette 29 November 1940. The original recommendation states:

‘For conspicuous gallantry at Barkasan on 17 August 1940. When as a Section Commander, he remained at his post when orders to withdraw failed to reach him and although completely surrounded by superior enemy forces he fought his section against overwhelming odds until he ran short of ammunition. He then skilfully withdrew his Section although fired on from both flanks and made his way with remnants of his Section to Berbera, some 40 miles distant, without food or water. His courage and determination throughout the day was a great example to his men.’