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World War 1 One ww1 wwII greatwar great 1914 1918 first battalion regiment
Pte. Thomas Robertson
British Army 18th Btn. Durham Light Infantry
Served with 19th DLI
Pte Thomas Paterson Robertson
British Army 9th Btn Gordon Highlanders
from:Alloa
(d.23rd May 1916)
Pte. Thomas Robertson
British Army 12th Battalion Royal Scots
from:Burntisland, Fife
(d.12th Oct. 1917)
Pte. Whitney Glen "Paddy" Robertson
Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force 18th Battalion
from:Blenheim, Ontario, Canada
(d.17th Aug 1918)
Paddy's Home in Front Line Trench. Made Himself Comfortable in the Danger Zone
By Pte. W. G. (Paddy) Robertson to Mr. E. P. Ridley Somewhere in France, April 28th, 1918
Dear Friend E.P., - At last I have time to write a few lines in answer to your welcome letter received some time ago. This is some note paper I picked up in the trench; it is slightly soiled but will have to do for now. For the last three days in the front line I was unable to get out of the funk hole but thank God I am O.K. again. It is a rather unpleasant feeling to be on your back helpless when the boys next to you are being buried and wounded. We had ... (page torn - unreadable). Have been lucky with our platoon, only two killed so far on this job. But I hope to move back on our old front again as we are the only division of Canadians up this way. Since the spring drive started we have been used for a storming division and it isn't any too pleasant a job. Whenever a piece of ground is lost we have to retake it and hold it for a few days, then move to some other front for a spell - lots of moving around and lots of sore feet. Our adjutant was telling us last week that Pete Pegg is now reported a prisoner of war in Germany; I hope it's right. Well Ed., I will have to bring this to a close although I am sorry to, it being the only pastime at night, but I have a two hour gas guard to do now so will close, trusting this finds Mrs. Ridley and yourself O.K. Write again, Ed., and I will try to answer sooner next time. As ever, Paddy Robertson. (unknown publication - Ontario, Canada)
Pte. William Robertson
British Army 3rd Dragoon Guards
from:Oldham, Lancashire
(d.30th May 1915)
William Robertson served with the 3rd Dragoon Guards.
Pte. William Hamilton Robertson
British Army Royal Scots Fusiliers
from:Saltcoats
Pte. William Robertson
British Army 16th Battalion Cheshire Regiment
from:Astley Bridge, Bolton, Lancashire
(d.22nd Oct 1917)
William Robertson was the only child of my great grand mother Jane Bennett and her first husband James Robertson, he was born 1898. James Robertson died in 1899 when William was one year old. Jane Bennett married my great grandfather Albert Hall, 5th January 1901 and had four more children, the second being my grandmother Lily Hall (b.1903). William's mother Jane died in 1911 when he was 12. On the 1901 and 1911 census' William is living with his paternal grandfather Thomas Bennett and his second wife Mary Jane France.
I have a copy of William's WWI service records and a cousin of my mum's has sent me photographs of William's war medals, Memorial Plaque, British War Medal and Victory Medal. My relative always wondered why the medals were in his family's possession as he thought William was his father's stepbrother, he didn't realise it was his father's half brother. I would be grateful for any other information you have on William Robertson.
Sgt. Arthur Robins MM.
British Army 89th Field Coy Royal Engineers
from:Chatham, later North Shields
(d.14th Oct 1918)
In memory of a brave man. Sgt. Arthur Robins was the son of George & Emily Robins of Chatham, Kent, & the husband of Mary Elizabeth Robins of Mill Hill, North Shields. On the outbreak of war, he enlisted as a Sapper into the Royal Engineers at North Shields, being posted to the 89th Field Company, R.E, initially part of 23rd Division, but 14th (Light) Division from January 1915.
He arrived in France in late May 1915, & soon saw his first action at Hooge where the German army first used Flame throwers. He later fought (I use that term, as the R.E were just as busy as the infantry) on the Somme at Delville Wood & Flers-Courcelette in 1916, at Arras & Passchendaele in 1917, & the fighting of the German offensive in March 1918. By this time he had been promoted to Corporal. Casualties had been so heavy that the 14th Division returned briefly to England between 17th June - 2nd July 1918 to re-equip. Back on the Western front, the tide was turning and Acting Serjeant Robins was back in the dreaded Ypres Salient, near the village of Wulverghem (Messines area).
The Battle of Ypres began and Robins & his section of 89th Field Company went forward, in the attack on Germans positions east of Wulverghem. During the bitter fighting, he must have done a very brave deed to be brought to official notice. It also cost him his life. During the performance of this, he was killed in action on 14th October 1919 aged 29. In the London Gazette of 19th May 1919, the following appeared: 'For Bravery in the field' - The award of the Military Medal to:- Royal Engineers 12812 Cpl. (A/Sgt.) Robins. A., 89th Fd. Coy. (North Shields). His Military Medal is named 12812 CPL-A-SGT. A. Robins R.E.
Sgt. John Robins
British Army 5th Btn. Wiltshire Regiment
(d.2nd Jan 1916)
J. Fobins served with the Wiltshire Regiment 5th Battalion. He was executed on 2nd January1916 for disobedience. He is buried in Twelve Tree Copse Cemetery in Gallipoli.
Sgt. Thomas Robins DCM.
British Army 4/5th Battalion Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
from:Kingston on Thames
Thomas Robbins was awarded the DCM for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as platoon sergeant when in command of his platoon in an attack on 15th of September 1917. Although wounded three times, he continued on duty until forced by exhaustion to go to a regimental first aid post. On his way there he assisted three wounded men under heavy shell fire. He had previously served with the East Surrey Regiment.
Pte. Victor Clarence Robins
Australian Imperial Force 10th Battalion
from:Adelaide, South Australia
W. Robins
British Army Royal Garrison Artillery
My husband has a large (1.6" diam.) silver wristwatch in his collection. He says it is from the period of WW1. On the back of the case is roughly engraved (by an amateur): 177310 WRobins RGA. We assumed that RGA meant Royal Garrison Artillery all our searches on online free sites have failed to find any records of this man. The manufacturers information inside the case says that it was made by the Philadelphia Watchcase company and is guaranteed 925 fine sterling. There are Hallmarks but I cannot match them to any charts. Please can anyone help? Did the British Army issue American watches at this time?
Pte. A. H. Robinson
British Army 9th Btn. Northumberland Fusiliers
(d.10th May 1916)
Pte. A. H. Robinson was executed for desertion 10/05/1916 and buried in Cite Bonjean Military Cemetery, Armentieres, France.
Sgt Albert Robinson
British Army 23rd Btn Northumberland Fusiliers
(d.11th Feb 1917)
Robinson, Albert. Serjeant 19/1682, Killed in action on 11th February 1917.
Remembered on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Comines-Warneton, Hainaut, Belguim, on Panel 2.
Serjeant Robinson was attached to 23rd Btn Northumberland Fusiliers (Tyneside Scottish).
From the 19th Btn Northumberland Fusiliers Roll of Honour.
Rflmn. Albert William Robinson
British Army Rifle Brigade
from:Bridlington, Yorkshire
My great grandfather, Albert William Robinson, was born in Bridlington, Yorkshire, England on 12th March 1878. Albert was said to be one of the first motor mechanics in England, and during his army career with the Yorkshire Rifle Brigade, he was a driver for army officers during his tour of Egypt and France in WW1. Albert's war records were lost in the 1941 fires during WW2, but I do have his pension paper (stamped weekly) and photos of him in uniform. On 24th of September 1915, Albert was at Tring Mill in Hertfordshire, from where he sent two postcards to his daughter Nellie. He mentions going to Uxbridge on the following Sunday.
On 18th August 1903, at the Registry Office, Long Lane, Bridlington, he married Victoria Adelaide Robinson. During the war years Victoria ran their home 'Ailsa Craig' in Bridlington as a boarding house. Albert and Victoria had three daughters: Mabel Mary born 7th July 1904, Nelly born 25th April 1906, and Phyllis born 26th October 1909. Albert, Victoria and their three daughters immigrated to Australia from 'Ailsa Craig', 8 Clarence Road, Bridlington, Yorkshire, England. The family arrived at Fremantle, Western Australia on the 'Orvieto' on 31 March 1921. They settled on a farm in Mt Barker, WA and planted an apple orchard. The property was on Wilson Road, south of Kendenup. The property is now known as 'Noojee', mainstay is now sheep.
I have been told that Albert and his family came to Australia as he had health problems with his lungs after being gassed during the war. His doctors felt the climate in Australia would be healthier for him. Unfortunately, this was not to be, as Albert died on 25th March 1935 from carcinoma of the stomach and cachexia. He was only 58 years old. Albert is buried in the Mt Barker Cemetery.
Obituary in 'Denmark & Mt Barker Record' for Monday 8th April 1935: 'The death occurred at Mt Barker on Monday, March 25, of Mr Albert William Robinson. The deceased was 58 years of age and was born at Bridlington, Yorkshire. He came to this state 14 years ago and settled at Kendenup. Subsequently he sold that property to acquire another at Forest Hill. This was later disposed of, and he again returned to Kendenup. He was a quiet living man and a respected citizen. The funeral took place at Mt Barker on Tuesday, where he was interred in the Methodist portion of the Cemetery. The coffin was draped with the Union Jack and medals gained while the late Mr Robinson was a member of the British Forces. The pall bearers were Messrs. H Lock, A H Ahern, J Wragg, and K J Honey, while the service was conducted by the Rev N Inwood. Mr Robinson is survived by his widow and two married daughters.'
Albert idolised his three daughters, and must have been devastated when his first born Mabel Mary died in December 1934, four months before his own death. Albert's wife Victoria died on 27th September 1939, and is buried in the Old Albany Cemetery.
QM Mjr. Albert Edward Robinson OBE MC
British Army King's Royal Rifle Corps
from:Winchester
Pte Albert John Robinson
British Army Cambridgeshire Regiment
from:Northampton
Pte. Alfred K Robinson
Army Kings Own Royal Lancaster Regt
I have come across some old medals at my mums house that are not from my family and am trying to return them to the next of kin of Pte Robinson. Does anyone know of his family?
Gdsm. Alfred Sydney Robinson
British Army 2nd Btn. Grenadier Guards
from:Lenham, Kent
(d.29th Apr 1916)
Pte Archdale Saunders Robinson
British Army 8th Btn Bedfordshire Regiment
from:Great Barford, Bedfordshire,
(d.19th of April 1916)
Archdale Robinson was my great uncle. I never knew him but have always been fascinated by him and his short life. He does cause some confusion as he appears to be registered in some areas of the military records as 'Archibald' but his name was definitely Archdale.
Archdale served with the Bedfordshire Regiment 8th Battalion in WW1. There is also a family story that he was actually only 16 when he enlisted, fudging his age and therefore only being 18 when he died in France, 19th of April 1916, and not the 21 years officially reported. Either way, it was a tragic thing repeated so many times.
He has no known grave and it saddened me beyond belief when I learned that often these 'unknown grave' soldiers drowned in shell holes, or suffocated in them if they were not killed outright. His name is on the gate at Lille in Belgium, that is all.
He was a farm labourer and need not have gone to war but wanted to do his bit for King and Country. He went from riding the big shire horses to being killed in the defense of his country and he will always be my hero, along with all of those men and boys that never came home again, be they British or not.
Stkr1stClass. Arthur Robinson
Royal Navy HMS Cockatrice
from:West Hartlepool
(d.7th Nov 1918)
Arthur Robinson MM & bar.
British Army 22nd Btn Durham Light Infantry
Pte Austin Robinson
British Army 11th Btn Cheshire regiment
from:Seacombe
(d.11th March 1916)
Cpl. B. Robinson
British Army 24th (Tyneside Irish) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers
B Robinson served with the Tyneside Irish and the West Yorkshire Regiment
Benjamin Robinson
British Army
Cpl. Benjamin Robinson
British Army 1st Battalion Wiltshire Regiment
from:Easton Royal, Wilts
(d.25th Sept 1915)
Pte. Bert John Robinson
British Army 2nd Btn. Suffolk Regiment
(d.8th October 1918)
Bert Robinson died on the 8th of October 1918, aged 27 and is buried in the Naves Communal Cemetery Extension in France.
Sgt. Charles Robinson
British Army 24th (Tyneside Irish) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers
from:Consett
Charles Robinson was wounded in December 1916
L/Cpl. Charles Henry Robinson
British Army 8th Btn. Lincolnshire Regiment
from:Hook
(d.8th October 1918)
Pte. Cyril Robinson
British Army 9th Btn. London Regiment
from:Corringham, Essex
(d.26th Sep 1917)
Cyril Robinson is commemorated on The Great War Memorial in the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Corringham, Essex. I am researching all the names recorded and Cyril is one of them.
He was born in Ashford, Kent in 1895 and was living there with his family in 1911 when the census was taken. He must have moved to Corringham after this time. When he died a War Gratuity of Ć‚Ā£4 14s 5d was paid to his widow Kathleen. I have found a marriage of a Cyril Robinson to a Kathleen M. Walter in Newark, Nottinghamshire in 1917.
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