VI COMMANDO

Capt. Douglas Arthur ‘Robbie’ Robinson MC MBE was born in Preston (Lancashire), formerly a gunner in the Royal Artillery, served with No.6 Commando as a sub-altern from, at least, 4^th February 1942.  He was serving as an Acting Troop Captain of No.6 Commando from at least 10^th December 1942. He was awarded the Military Cross after the Battle of Steamroller Farm on 26^th February 1943.

The citation completed by Lt-Col. Derek Mills-Roberts reads:

‘In an action between No.VI Commando and a Battalion of Herman Goering Jaeger Regiment Capt. Robinson commanded two Troops of the Command with great skill.  During the a critical stage in the action he counter-attacked a vital ridge no less than three times, each time leading the attack.  Capt. Robinson was wounded in the left knee cap, yet he continued to fight on for over 4 hours until his ammunition was practically exhausted. He lead his men back next day after a long march through enemy occupied territory and across a difficult road.  His gallantry and endurance were of exceptionally high order.’

He was promoted to Troop Commander in charge of No.1 Troop by Lt-Col.Mills-Roberts on 21^st June 1943 and awarded the Military Cross on 26^th September 1943. He remained in command of this Troop (the ‘bicycle’ Troop) on D-Day, 6^th June 1944.

Capt. Robinson was wounded in action (WIA) on 10^th June 1944 with gunshot wounds to his hands.

He was awarded the MBE in 1970.