2nd Lieutenant the Hon Hugh Robertson


Hugh Robertson, aged 21, died on 1 Feb 1901 whilst on active service in the Boer War. He had a fatal accident, fracturing the base of his skull. He was the son of Lord Robertson of Forteviot, Perthshire, Conservative MP for Buteshire and Lord Justice General. Hugh was born on 27 Sep 1879 and had served in the 3rd Btn Cameron Highlanders from March 1899 until October 1900 when he joined the 14th Hussars.


Regimental Details | 14th Hussars Soldiers


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