Postal Medal 73 Digital

POSTAL MEDAL AUCTION - 73
A rare DCM group to:
Edward Albert Perciville “Digger” Robinson, D.C.M., J.P.
LOT 12
12. Six – Distinguished Conduct Medal (Edward VII) VF 30.000 – 50.000
E. P. Robinson Natal Guides; British South Africa Company’s Medal 1890-97, reverse
Rhodesia 1896, no bar Troop r . E.P. Robinson, “F” Troop B. F. F.; QSA 5 bars Talana,
Defence of Ladysmith, Orange Free State, Laing’s Nek, Belfast E. P. Robinson Natal
Guides; 1914-15 Star Lt. E.P. Robinson Hartigans Hse.; BWM;
AVM (bilingual) Lt E.P. Robinson.
ROBINSON, Edward Albert Perciville “Digger” D.C.M., J.P (1873 to 1955)
Trooper. ''F '' troop – Bulawayo Field Force; guide (honorary sergeant) – Natal Guides; sergeant –
lieutenant – 4 th D.M.R. (Southern Rifles); lieutenant – No. 2 troop, "A" squadron, Hartigan's Horse;
lieutenant – South African Native Labour Corps.
Medal entitlement: Distinguished Conduct Medal Edward VII. Named to E.P. Robinson, Natal
Guides. London Gazette of 27 September 1901. 2 096 Distinguished Conduct Medals were
awarded during the Boer War, of which 9 were awarded to the Natal Guides
Mentioned in Despatches by Sir George White (London Gazette 08 February 1901) –
“I would Specifically elude to the work done by the Corps of Guides - these gentlemen rendered
the greatest possible assistance. Foremost in every fight, always ready to undertake difficult or
dangerous duties, they helped me equally in field operations, with Supply and Transport, and in
dealing with the Dutch inhabitants ... I must mention Mr. F. Knight; the brothers Loxton; the
brothers Alison; the brothers Whipp; the brothers Robinson…”
Percy's brother George Robinson was a Trooper in the Colonial Scouts.
Percy Robinson was mentioned in despatches again by Lord Roberts on 4 September 1901 (London
Gazette dated 10 September 1901) and awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal.
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POSTAL MEDAL
AUCTION 73