The purpose of this special visit was to see the room within the Defence Academy dedicated to the memory and achievements of her late husband, Lt Col Max Robinson DSO OBE 4 KSLI (1918-1988).  The Robinson Room, as with all the rooms dedicated to notable individuals throughout history, maintains an important link between past and present. 

The visit was enabled by Col Mike Montagu, Chief of Staff, Defence Academy.  It incorporated a tour of the Academy to see what goes on as well as engagement with the Army Division (C Div) where the room is located.  Mrs Robinson was able to talk with current Majors on the Intermediate Command and Staff Course (Land) course during a planning exercise.  She also took the time to remember her husband before being the principal guest at a lunch within the Joint Services Command and Staff College (JSCSC).

The visit forms part of the Defence Academy’s determination to maintain important links to the wider defence community and remember those that have contributed over time.

A short piece from Lt Col Robinson’s citation is shown below:

‘In Jun 44, Maj Max Robinson 2IC 4th (Territorial) Kings Shropshire Light Infantry (KSLI) was in Normandy for D Day.  When his CO was wounded in action, he took command at the age of 28.  He then led the Bn in the 11 Armd Div attempts to break German resistance S of Caen.  It was for his actions in command that A/Lt Col Robinson was awarded his first DSO for ‘coolness and courage’.  Still in command with 4 KSLI, during the assault at Hochwald during the adv to the Rhine he was awarded his second DSO due to his inspiration to all around him.  As well as DSO and bar, Lt Col Robinson was awarded the Belgian Order of Leopold and the Croix de Guerre.  After the war, he became an instructor at the Army Staff College and later as Chief Instructor at RMAS’.