About John Robertson Aikman
Lived 1860 – 1948 (aged 88). John Robertson Aikman was a British curler and military leader.
Lt.-Col. Thomas Stokes George Hughes Robertson-Aikman (25 February 1860 – 18 April 1948 ) was a Scottish soldier and curler.
Early life Robertson-Aikman was educated at the Eton College and the Brasenose College, Oxford.
Soldier Robertson-Aikman joined the 1st battalion, Royal Lanark Militia, in 1880. The following year the militia regiment was merged with the Highland Light Infantry (HLI). He commanded the 4th battalion HLI 1900–12, and during World War I, he commanded a district of the Royal Defence Corps. He was appointed CB in the 1923 King's Birthday Honours.
Curler Robertson-Aikman was non-playing captain of the British curling team which won the gold medal at the 1924 Winter Olympics in Chamonix (France). Other team members were Laurence Jackson, Robin Welsh, William K. Jackson, Thomas Murray, John McLeod, William Brown and D. G. Astley. Sweden and France won the silver and bronze medals respectively.
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Who was John Robertson Aikman?
British curler (1860–1948)
When was John Robertson Aikman born?
John Robertson Aikman was born on 25 February 1860 in New Parks.
When did John Robertson Aikman die?
John Robertson Aikman died on 18 April 1948 in Hamilton.
What was John Robertson Aikman's occupation?
John Robertson Aikman was a curler and military leader.
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John Robertson Aikman was British.
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