If you live in the South just seen report coming up on tonights programme about WW1 tanks and memorial

Mandy

Nice report - well done to Chris Lock

Looking forward to seeing the memorial, and replica tank, in a couple of weeks

Alan

Also just on BBC1 "Points West", an excellent interview with Chris Lock. Wishing all concerned the best of luck and weather for the unveiling of the memorial this weekend.

The first Tank Corps Victoria Cross
Captain Clement Robertson
Buried in Oxford Road War Cemetery, Flanders.

An extract from The London Gazette,No. 30433, dated 14th Dec. 1917, records the following:-

"For most conspicuous bravery in leading his Tanks in attack under heavy shell, machine-gun and rifle fire. Capt. Robertson, knowing the risk of the Tanks missing the way, continued to lead them on foot, guiding them carefully and patiently towards their objective although he must have known that his action would almost inevitably cost him his life. This gallant officer was killed after his objective had been reached, but his skilful leading had already ensured successful action. His utter disregard of danger and devotion to duty afford an example of outstanding valour".

Norman

Quite by chance (I'm not normally in at that time) I caught this on the BBC's local news programme.

Jolly good - well done Mr Lock, sir. I was impressed. Indeed, impressed is what I was. Mrs B saw it, too, and we might even manage to go and see it one day.

Arrived home too late for the local TV news but I doubt if BBC London covered it.
Will be over to see it in early November.

Missed it and despite the BBC Points West website saying the last episode is available to watch it is only Monday's that can be viewed.
Chris - if you have time to be reading this (which I doubt) then I am looking forward to the ceremony tomorrow and hope to be at Oxford Road for 11am too.
Cheers