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We remember George Robertson
We remember George Robertson
Timeline
Timeline
1878
sibling
Alic Robertson
Source:8479128
1878
1880
sibling
Robert Robertson
Source:8479128
1880
1885
birth
United Kingdom
Source:8479128
Source:7499368
1885
1885
sibling
Abinizer Robertson
Source:8479128
1885
1908
marriage
Elizabeth Hardie
Source:8479128
28th August 1908
1909
service
British Army
Private
739
Royal Scots
7th Battalion
Source:8479128
22nd March 1909
1912
children
George Robertson
Source:8479128
14th December 1912
1914
children
Mary Robertson
Source:8479128
27th June 1914
1915
hospitalisation
Injured in the Quintinshill railway disaster.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8481977
22nd May 1915
1915
location
26 Milton Street. Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Source:8481977
22nd May 1915
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:3776445
28th August 1915
1917
employment
Gas Meter Surveyor
Source:8479128
25th February 1917
1917
location
26 Milton Street, Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Source:8479128
25th February 1917
1917
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8479128
28th March 1917
1917
dates
Age 32
Source:7499368
3rd May 1917
1917
missing
Although he was reported missing on 3rd May, his records show that his wife was not informed until 7th June.
Source:8479128
3rd May 1917
enlistment
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Source:7738571
service
British Army
Private
302630
Royal Scots
Source:3776445
service
British Army
Serjeant
302630
Royal Scots
2nd Battalion
Source:7499368
service
British Army
Serjeant
739
Royal Scots
7th Battalion
Source:8479128
location
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Source:7738571
1917
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7499368
Source:7738571
3rd May 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Bay 1 and 2.
Source:7499368
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Robertson |
| Source | 3776445 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Milton Street, Edinburgh | United Kingdom | known 25th February 1917 | ||
| 26 Milton Street. Edinburgh | United Kingdom | known 22nd May 1915 | ||
| Edinburgh | United Kingdom |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 302630 | Royal Scots | Private | ||
| British Army | 302630 | Royal Scots | 2nd Battalion | Serjeant | |
| British Army | 739 | Royal Scots | 7th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 739 | Royal Scots | 7th Battalion | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Robertson | son | 14th December 1912 | |
| Mary Robertson | daughter | 27th June 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza | mother | ||
| George Robertson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alic Robertson | brother | 1878 | |
| Robert Robertson | brother | 1880 | |
| Abinizer Robertson | brother | 1885 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Hardie | wife | 28th August 1908 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-02-25 | 5'8" |
Media
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Serjeant George RobertsonIn uniform serving with the Royal Scots 2nd Battalion 302630
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George Robertson profile pictureFrom family photo added to Lives, cropped for use as a profile picture.
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Yvonne27542
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| List of those involved in the Gretna Rail Disaster | Yvonne27542 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Serjeant George Robertson | Margaret23089 | |
| George Robertson profile picture | Yvonne27542 |
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