An Unusual Gallantry Group of Four To Lieutenant R.W. Emslie, Q.S.A., three clasps, Transvaal, S.A.01, S.A.02 (Pte. Gordon Highlanders); Territorial Force Efficiency Medal, E.VII.R., (L.Sjt.14/London Regt); Royal Humane Society's Bronze Medal, (Pte. Oct: 11-1901); Russia, Cross of St George, Fourth Class, silver, reverse numbered, the group good very fine (4)

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An Unusual Gallantry Group of Four To Lieutenant R.W. Emslie, Q.S.A., three clasps, Transvaal, S.A.01, S.A.02 (Pte. Gordon Highlanders); Territorial Force Efficiency Medal, E.VII.R., (L.Sjt.14/London Regt); Royal Humane Society's Bronze Medal, (Pte. Oct: 11-1901); Russia, Cross of St George, Fourth Class, silver, reverse numbered, the group good very fine (4)

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INDENT Lieutenant Robert Emslie was awarded the Royal Humane Society's Bronze Medal for rescuing from drowning another member of his Company, Private K.G. Anderson, when bathing in a river in South Africa. For bringing in some wounded Cameron Highlanders at Givenchy, December, 1914, he was recommended for an award, and when a Russian Cross of St George was allotted to the 1st Bde this was conferred on him; commissioned 12.9.1915 and became Transport Officer to 1st Battalion London Scottish; Lieutenant 3.5.1917; his name last appears in the Army List in October 1921

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