1016 PTE W.DOBBIN 2/GORD.HIGHRS.
William Dobbin
Born Leith, Edinburgh 1890
Son of William and Elizabeth Dobbin, of 12 Brewhouse Lane, Putney, London
To France 7/10/14 as a Drummer with 2nd Gordon Highlanders
Wounded, Missing & taken German Prisoners of War 29/10/14
Note: On 29/10/14he Germans attacked at Gheluvelt, in the Ypres Salient. The 2nd Gordons suffered 100 casualties, including Lieut J.A.S.Brooke who was awarded a posthumous Victoria Cross: 'For conspicuous bravery and great ability near Gheluvelt on the 29th October, in leading two attacks on the German trenches under heavy rifle fire and machine gun fire, regaining a lost trench at a very critical moment. He was killed on that day. By his marked coolness and promptitude on this occasion Lieutenant Brooke prevented the enemy from breaking through our line, at a time when a general counter-attack could not have been organised.'
DOW in Captivity F&F 9/6/15
Buried in Zantvoorde British Cemetery, Belgium
With copy of his Medal Index Card, SDGW & CWGC details plus supporting POW research documentation
Condition: GVF
