Lives of the First World War
Discover, explore and remember millions of personal stories from the First World War
We remember Norman John Robertson
We remember Norman John Robertson
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
Thomas S. Robertson
Source:9380154
1880
1882
sibling
Marianna H. Robertson
Source:9380154
1882
1884
sibling
Isabella Robertson
Source:9380154
1884
1887
sibling
Flora Robertson
Source:9380154
1887
1889
1892
sibling
Georgina Robertson
Source:9380154
1892
1893
sibling
Frederick W. Robertson
Source:9380154
1893
1898
sibling
Ida Robertson
Source:9380154
1898
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:3779319
4th December 1915
education
M.A. 1914
Gordon's College, Aberdeen
Aberdeen
United Kingdom
Source:9380152
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
3389
Gordon Highlanders
Source:3779319
service
British Army
Corporal
3389
Gordon Highlanders
4th Battalion
Source:7473821
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:3779319
location
51, Elmfield Avenue, Aberdeen
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7473821
1916
death
Died of wounds
Severely wounded while fixing wire entanglements and died the next day in a Casualty Clearing Station.
Casualty Clearing Station, Aubigny
France
Source:7473821
Source:9380152
30th May 1916
burial
Pas de Calais
France
I. C. 47.
Source:7473821
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Norman John |
| Initials | NJ |
| Last Name | Robertson |
| Source | 7473821 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51, Elmfield Avenue, Aberdeen | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3389 | Gordon Highlanders | Acting Corporal | ||
| British Army | 3389 | Gordon Highlanders | 4th Battalion | Corporal |
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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Robertson | mother | ||
| Thomas Robertson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas S. Robertson | brother | 1880 | |
| Marianna H. Robertson | sister | 1882 | |
| Isabella Robertson | sister | 1884 | |
| Flora Robertson | sister | 1887 | |
| Georgina Robertson | sister | 1892 | |
| Frederick W. Robertson | brother | 1893 | |
| Ida Robertson | sister | 1898 |
Media
Media
previous
next
-
Gordon Highlanders Cap BadgeGordon Highlanders Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by Norman Robertson.
Contributed by:
Vincent96527 -
Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension 1Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de Calais, France where Norman Robertson is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
Vincent96527 -
Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension 2Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de Calais, France where Norman Robertson is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
Vincent96527 -
Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension 3Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de Calais, France where Norman Robertson is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
Vincent96527 -
Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension 4Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de Calais, France where Norman Robertson is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
Vincent96527 -
-
1914-15 Star1914-15 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Norman Robertson.Contributed by:
Vincent96527 -
British War MedalBritish War Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Norman Robertson.Contributed by:
Vincent96527 -
Victory MedalVictory Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Norman Robertson.Contributed by:
Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
-
Aberdeen University Roll of ServiceMore about Aberdeen University Roll of Service
-
Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de Calais, FranceMore about Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de Calais, France
-
Gordon Highlanders - 4th BattalionMore about Gordon Highlanders - 4th Battalion
Evidence
Evidence
IWM is not responsible for the content of external websites. Please note that some sources will require payment to view.
Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Britain School & University rolls 1914-1918 Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Vincent96527 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ancestry - Register of Soldiers Effects | Vincent96527 | |
| Archive - Aberdeen University Roll of Service. | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Gordon Highlanders Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension 3 | Vincent96527 | |
| Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension 4 | Vincent96527 | |
| Norman John Robertson | Vincent96527 | |
| 1914-15 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| British War Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| Victory Medal | Vincent96527 |
Stories
Stories
{{warning}}
No related stories were found.
-
{{story._source.description[0].value | trim:50}}
{{story._source.date.from.iso | displayDate}} - {{story._source.date.to.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.date.from.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.date.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.from.iso | displayDate}} - {{story._source.certainty.date.to.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.from.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.iso | displayDate}}
More about {{story._source.summary_title}}
We remember Norman John Robertson
Also remembered by 1 person
