Combe, Robert Grierson

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Cemetery: Vimy Memorial

Country: France

Area: Pas De Calais

Rank: Lieutenant

Force: Army

Official Number:

Unit: 27th Bn. Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment).

Country of Service: Canadian

Details: V C 3rd May 1917. Age 35. Son of James and Elizabeth Combe of Aberdeen Scotland; husband of Jean Traquair Donald Combe of 155 Linden Avenue Victoria British Columbia. An extract from "The London Gazette dated 27th June, 1917, records the following:-For most conspicuous bravery and example. He steadied his Company under intense fire and led them through the enemy barrage reaching the objective with only five men. With great coolness and courage Lt. Combe proceeded to bomb the enemy and inflicted heavy casualties. He collected small groups of men and succeeded in capturing the Company objective together with eighty prisoners. He repeatedly charged the enemy driving them before him and whilst personally leading his bombers was killed by an enemy sniper. His conduct inspired all ranks and it was entirely due to his magnificent courage that the position was carried secured and held."

Photograph by David Milborrow

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