DARDANELLES HERO.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LII, Issue 15998, 17 August 1915, Page 8

DARDANELLES HERO.

DESTRUCTION OF GUNS. VICTORIA CROSS AWARDED. (Received August IT, 2-30 a m ). London, August 16. The Victoria Cross has been conferred upon Commander Erie Robinson. Commander Robinson advanced alone on February 26, under a, heavy fire, to the enemy's gun position, and destroyed a four-inch gun. He returned for another charge, and destroyed a second gun. He would not allow members of the demolition party to accompany him, because their white uniforms rendered them conspicuous. Commander Robinson participated in four attacks on minefields, being always under heavy fire.

Another exploit by Commander Robinson was reported fi'i'in 1/..mkloi) on April 20. Submarine Els grounded off Kephez Point, in the Dardanelles. There as danuer of her fulling into the enemy's hands in a. serviceable condition, great efforts being made by the 'lurks to secure her. Attempts to destroy her by long-range tire from the allies battleships failed. Two pick, t boats of H.M.S. Triumph and 11. M.S. Majestic, under Lieutenant-Commander Kri<- ivobinson, were manned bv volunteer crews and attacked the submarine. '1 he boats were subjected to a very heavy fire from the enemv. but the submarine was torpedoed and rendered useless. >% Admiral de llopbeik -poke in highest term* of all concerned in the gallant enterprise. Lieutenant-Commander Eric Robinson was promoter! commander by the Admiralty.