Robert was a member of Lt Cottrell's crew who were all killed in Antwerp whilst baling out of their burning tank. The incident is described in the 23H Story, at the foot of Page 143.
We got out to greet the Squadron fitters with their recovery vehicle. It was able to stay on the metalled road but by means of a long towrope and winch pulled the two tanks out of the soft ground. Orders had been given to continue the advance but as soon as Lt. Cotterell's tank moved beyond the railway a German gun knocked it out and all members of the crew were killed. Young Bertie, the memoirs of Bertie McCully, A Squadron
The crew members were: