Background
Forbes-Robertson was born in 1884 and was educated at Cheltenham College.
Forbes-Robertson was born in 1884 and was educated at Cheltenham College.
Royal Military College, Sandhurst.
On one occasion, having made a reconnaissance on horseback in full view of the enemy under heavy fire, he led a counter-attack which was completely successful in establishing our line. When his horse was shot under him he continued on foot, steadying the men and inspiring confidence by his disregard for personal danger. On the second day he lost another horse and again continued on foot until he had established a line to which his own troops could withdraw.
In August 1918 he was given the temporary rank of brigadier general whilst he served as a staff officer, later reverting to his substantive rank.