Donald Alexander Robertson – Royal Corps of Signals
Sergeant Donald Alexander Robertson – Royal Corps of Signals Donald Alexander Robertson Donald Alexander Robertson was born in Swansea in 1919, the son of Donald Alexander and Rosina Haskins . His early childhood unfolded within the centre of the town, shaped by a large and busy household that reflected both the challenges and resilience of post‑war Swansea families. The 1921 Household at Mansel Street 1921 Census By the 1921 Census , the Robertson family were living at 3 Mansel Street, Swansea . Donald himself was absent from the census return, but his mother Rosina , aged 38, was listed as head of the household and responsible for its daily running. Present were her children: Hubert A. , 14, employed as a Credit Draper; Iris , 13, attending school full‑time; Jessie , 7, attending school part‑time; the twins Malcolm and Donald , aged 3; and Sidney , aged 1. This multigenerational, working household formed the foundation of Donald’s early life, providing both stability and the close...
