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We remember Frank Robinson
We remember Frank Robinson
Timeline
Timeline
1895
birth
West Wittering, Chichester, Sussex
United Kingdom
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2nd August 1895
1914
employment
Cowman
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19th August 1914
1914
enlistment
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
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19th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Gunner
80000
Royal Horse Artillery
Depot
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22nd August 1914 - 27th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Gunner
80000
Royal Horse Artillery
R Battery
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27th August 1914 - 22nd January 1915
1915
service
British Army
Gunner
80000
Royal Horse Artillery
15th Brigade
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22nd January 1915 - 31st March 1915
1915
service
British Army
Gunner
80000
Royal Horse Artillery
Expeditionary Force
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1st April 1915 - 23rd May 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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1st April 1915 - 18th August 1917
1915
events
Offence
Military Discipline
14 days F.P. No. 1.
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9th May 1915
1915
service
British Army
Gunner
80000
Royal Horse Artillery
5 Brigade, A.C.
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23rd May 1915 - 18th April 1916
1916
service
British Army
Gunner
80000
Royal Horse Artillery
"O" Battery, 5th Brigade
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18th April 1916 - 18th August 1917
1917
events
Offence
Military Discipline
14 days F.P. No.1.
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23rd May 1917
1917
dates
Age 22
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18th August 1917
location
The Firs, Itchenor Gate, nr Chichester, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
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1917
death
Died of wounds
Belgium
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18th August 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Bluet Farm British Cemetery,
3/4 mile N.E. of Elverdinge,
3 1/4 miles N.W. of Ypres.
Belgium
I. C. 33.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frank |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Robinson |
| Source | 3786282 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Firs, Itchenor Gate, nr Chichester, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 80000 | Royal Horse Artillery | Depot | Gunner | |
| British Army | 80000 | Royal Horse Artillery | R Battery | Gunner | |
| British Army | 80000 | Royal Horse Artillery | 15th Brigade | Gunner | |
| British Army | 80000 | Royal Horse Artillery | 5 Brigade, A.C. | Gunner | |
| British Army | 80000 | Royal Horse Artillery | Expeditionary Force | Gunner | |
| British Army | 80000 | Royal Horse Artillery | "O" Battery, 5th Brigade | Gunner |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann | mother | ||
| Edward Robinson | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-19 | 5'10" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-19 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Itchenor War MemorialThe war memorial cross outside St Nicolas Church, West Itchenor. (Photograph copyright Yvonne Fenter, July 2014. May be used in published documents and on the internet, but please attribute the photographer and give a mention to https://livesofthefirstworldwar.org/community/748 (the Men of the Manhood community page). Thank you.)
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Itchenor War Memorial - detail viewThe war memorial cross outside St Nicolas Church, West Itchenor. (Photograph copyright Yvonne Fenter, July 2014. May be used in published documents and on the internet, but please attribute the photographer and give a mention to https://livesofthefirstworldwar.org/community/748 (the Men of the Manhood community page). Thank you.)Contributed by:
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Gunner Frank Robinson, headstone.Headstone at Bleuet Farm cemetery, Belgium.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Men of the Manhood - ItchenorMore about Men of the Manhood - Itchenor
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Men (and Women) of the Manhood - West WitteringMore about Men (and Women) of the Manhood - West Wittering
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Men of the Manhood - Birdham SchoolMore about Men of the Manhood - Birdham School
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Itchenor War Memorial - IWM information | Yvonne27542 | |
| Link to Lives of the First World Ward record for brother Cyril | Yvonne27542 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Itchenor War Memorial | Yvonne27542 | |
| Itchenor War Memorial - detail view | Yvonne27542 | |
| Gunner Frank Robinson | Martyn57286 | |
| Gunner Frank Robinson, headstone. | Martyn57286 | |
| In Memory of Gunner Frank Robinson. | Martyn57286 |
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