Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Second War 1943 ‘North Africa’ M.C. group of five to Captain R. B. Robinson, Royal Tank Regiment, Royal Armoured Corps, a gallant troop commander, who distinguished himself on foot and by track in the capture of enemy patrols and anti-tank guns

Military Cross, G.VI.R. reverse officially dated ‘1943’; 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; War Medal 1939-45, with Royal Tank Regiment and Royal Armoured Corps cap badges, generally very fine (lot) £800-1000

M.C. London Gazette 22 July 1943.

The recommendation states: ‘In the recent operations, Lt. Robinson was selected to go out on foot on a night patrol on the 3rd April, 1943, with the Black Watch to reconnoitre the Wadi Akarit for possible crossing places. His patrol encountered an enemy patrol and took them prisoner, but despite these difficulties he brought back an accurate report of great value.

In the operations around Toujane, this officer’s troop was the leading one and by his initiative in seizing an opportunity, he secured a vital pass, cutting off numbers of the enemy who fell into our hands with their equipment. Throughout this action he continually passed back the most valuable and accurate information which assisted greatly in the success of the whole operation.

On 9th April, he led his troop in the attack on the enemy positions covering SFAX. The country was close and gave concealment to the enemy A/Tank gun screen and two of the three tanks of the Troop were knocked out but Lt. Robinson pushed on alone and stalked an enemy Mark IV tank, and succeeded in closing to short range when he found it abandoned by its crew through a broken track. Still unsupported, he reached the main road at a point well behind the enemy positions and captured an A/Tank gun with its tractor and crew of nine. His action in cutting the road enforced the enemy’s withdrawal and contributed to the success of the operations.

Although only recently commissioned, Lt. Robinson has proved himself to be a first class troop leader and by his courage and initiative he has contributed greatly to the success of the operations mentioned above.’

Sold with named Buckingham Palace enclosure for the M.C., and a portrait photograph of recipient in uniform - annotated ‘Forever yours, Rob.’