Career
Marcus Robertson enlisted in the United States Army from Hood River, Oregon in May 1898, and by May 16, 1899 was serving as a private in Company Bachelor of the 2nd Oregon Volunteer Infantry Regiment as part of Young"s Scouts. On that day, near San Isidro in the Philippines, Private Robertson helped to rout a large enemy force despite being greatly outnumbered. He later rose to the rank of stable Sergeant and served in France during World War I. He died at age 78 and was buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, Hood River, Oregon.