Atlantic Star

Awarded to Captain Wilfred James Cameron Robertson (1902-51). A six pointed star, uniface, surmounted by a circular band crowned containing within it the Royal monogram 'G.R.I. VI.' Legend: 'THE ATLANTIC STAR'. Mounted on a bar with five others.

Robertson was born in Calcutta. He joined the Royal Navy on 15 January 1916 but was not commissioned lieutenant until after the end of the war on 15 June 1924. He held the final rank of Captain from 30 June 1942, and retired on 31 March 1951 shortly before his death. Robertson was Operations Officer on HMS 'King George V' during the pursuit of 'Bismarck' in May 1941.

Object Details

ID: MED2090
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: War medal
Display location: Not on display
Events: World War II, 1939-1945
Date made: circa 1945
People: Robertson, Wilfred James Cameron
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 44 mm
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