Lionel Keir Robinson

He was awarded the Military Cross during the First World War for conspicuous gallantry in continuing to perform his duties despite being under fire and having been gassed by the enemy.

[2] His citation read: This officer was in a forward observation post for twenty-four hours preceding an enemy attack.

Notwithstanding a heavy shell and machine-gun barrage and being badly "gassed" he remained at his post, transmitting valuable information to his battery that enabled them to direct their fire on the enemy in the most effective manner.

"[2]He was captured with some Australian soldiers in Belgium and after the war wrote to them in Australia to inquire about their well-being and to say that he had recommended them for a medal.

After retirement, they spent time examining and sorting many of the remaining books from the collection of Thomas Phillipps and sending them to auction.