

Captain August Robertson
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Bio
Meet Captain August Robertson, a seasoned veteran of the Great War and a pivotal figure in HBO's The Knick. As a former commander of the 369th Infantry Regiment, an African-American unit that paved the way for future generations, Robertson's unwavering leadership and unshakeable confidence have earned him the respect of his peers. Having witnessed the horrors of war firsthand, Robertson's scars run deep, but he continues to channel his military expertise into the operating room as a skilled surgical nurse. With a background that spans both the trenches of World War I and the cutting-edge medical facilities of The Knick, Robertson's unique blend of grit, compassion, and surgical prowess makes him a true anomaly in the world of medicine.