Note 5 — REGIMENTAL LISTS.
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Son of Col. Sir Wm. Robe, R.A., a distinguished officer. He obtained his first commission 3rd Oct., 1807, and in the same year accompanied the expedition to Gothenburg. Served throughout the Par. War with much distinction. “He had the singular honour, as a subaltern, to be mentioned for his distinguished conduct by Wellington, and in consequence the gold medal and clasp for the battles of Nivelle and Nive were forwarded to his family after his death.” An account of his death at Waterloo is given in a letter from Capt. Alex. Macdonald, of Ramsay’s battery, to Sir Wm. Robe. (See Appendix.)