Roll of Honour
Lieutenant Colonel
John Crawford Robertson
M.B, MD CM
John Crawford Robertson was born 26th October 1871 in Maryborough, Queensland. His father, James Robertson, was a Gentleman, Coal Proprietor, and later, a Coal Master. Robertson was husband of Elizabeth J. Catto Robertson, of 95, Beaconsfield Place, Aberdeen.
Robertson studied Medicine at Glasgow University between 1889 and 1893. He took classes in Chemistry and Anatomy within his first year. He also took classes in anatomy, physiology, and infirmary within his second year, and Clinical Medicine, Practice of Medicine, and Pathology within his third. Robertson was awarded a Second Class prize in Practical Botany in his final year. Robertson graduated in 1893.
During his student years, Robertson resided at 164 Hill Street, Garnet Hill, Glasgow. His home address was Maryborough, Queensland. After Robertson graduated, his designation was M.D. C.M., and he resided at Clarendon, Maryborough, Queensland.
Robertson was Lieutenant Colonel of the Australian Army Medical Corps, Victoria Barracks, in Sydney, New South Wales. At the time of his death, Robertson was a part of the 2nd/1st (Highland) Field Amb, Royal Army Medical Corps. Robertson died on 21st March 1918, aged 37. He is remembered with Honour at Bancourt British Cemetery.