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Sergeant Thomas Robinson DCM
British Army 20th Battalion Durham Light Infantry
from:St. John's Chapel, Weardale Co. Durham
Sergeant Thomas Robinson fought in the First World War until his discharge in Spring 1919. He was awarded a Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry (April 1918). He was assigned to transport bringing up supplies to the front. He was fortunate to survive the war and was given an inscribed gold watch by the people of St. John's Chapel in Weardale.
His citation reads, For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as transport serjeant. He continually showed great courage and determination in bringing stores to the line udner heavy fire and by his coolness and judgement svaed many casualties. 17th April 1918.

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