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We remember Thomas George Robinson
We remember Thomas George Robinson
Timeline
Timeline
1894
sibling
Jessie M Robinson
Source:5521874
17th June 1894
1896
sibling
William W Robinson
Source:5521891
23rd June 1896
1898
1901
dates
Age 2
Source:5489950
1901
1901
location
Winchester Road, Edmonton
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5489950
1901
1911
dates
Age 12
Source:5489954
1911
1911
location
Winchester Road, Edmonton
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5489954
1911
1916
dates
Age 18
Source:5489957
8th August 1916
education
Latymer School
Edmonton
United Kingdom
Source:5489957
service
British Army
Private
S/5861
Rifle Brigade
1st Battalion
Source:9415775
location
101, Winchester Road., Lower Edmonton, London.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9415775
1916
death
Killed in Action
Gassed.
France and Flanders
France
Source:5489956
Source:5504909
8th August 1916
burial
West Vlaanderen
Belgium
III. D. 32.
Source:5489957
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas George |
| Initials | TG |
| Last Name | Robinson |
| Source | 9415775 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101, Winchester Road., Lower Edmonton, London. | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| Winchester Road, Edmonton | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Winchester Road, Edmonton | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | S/5861 | Rifle Brigade | 1st Battalion | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas C Robinson | father | ||
| Jessie Robinson | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie M Robinson | sister | 17th June 1894 | |
| William W Robinson | brother | 23rd June 1896 |
Media
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Letter reporting his deathA photograph of a copy letter dated 11 November 1916 from 2nd Lieutenant A.G. Sole to Jessie Robinson, sister of Thomas George Robinson, reporting his death by gas, and informing her of his place of burial.
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Poem on the death of Thomas George RobinsonA photograph of a typescript poem by A J Forsyth entitled 'In loving memory of "Tommy"... / "Killed in action" Aug: 8th, 1916....'Contributed by:
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Field Service Postcard (front)A photograph of the front of a Field Service Postcard franked 25 October 1915, sent by Thomas George Robinson to his aunt Alice Jane Forsyth.Contributed by:
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Field Service Postcard (reverse)A photograph of the reverse of a Field Service Postcard franked 25 October 1915 and dated 23 October 1915, sent by Thomas George Robinson to his aunt Alice Jane Forsyth.Contributed by:
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Thomas George Robinson: MedalsA photograph of the medals of Private Thomas George Robinson. Shown in their original boxes.Contributed by:
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Thomas George Robinson: Victory MedalA photograph of the Victory Medal of Thomas George Robinson, with it's original box and accompanying note from the Rifle Brigade Record Office, Winchester.Contributed by:
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Princess Mary's Christmas Gift BoxA photograph of a Princess Mary's Christmas Gift box that belonged to Thomas George Robinson.Contributed by:
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Princess Mary's Christmas Gift Box: Christmas CardA photograph of the inside of the Christmas card that was inside Princess Mary's Christmas Gift Box.Contributed by:
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Princess Mary's Christmas Gift Box: Bullet PencilA photograph of the bullet pencil that was inside Princess Mary's Christmas Gift Box.Contributed by:
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Thomas George Robinson: Family PhotographThe only known photograph of Thomas George Robinson (front left), with his parents Jessie and Thomas, and his sister Jessie and brother William.Contributed by:
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Essex Farm Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, BelgiumEssex Farm Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium where Thomas Robinson is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
Vincent96527
Communities
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Essex Farm Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium.More about Essex Farm Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Kenneth3179 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Kenneth3179 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Kenneth3179 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Kenneth3179 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Kenneth3179 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Kenneth3179 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Kenneth3179 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | David1424 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission Casualty Details | Kenneth3179 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Letter reporting his death | Kenneth3179 | |
| Poem on the death of Thomas George Robinson | Kenneth3179 | |
| Field Service Postcard (front) | Kenneth3179 | |
| Field Service Postcard (reverse) | Kenneth3179 | |
| Thomas George Robinson: Medals | Kenneth3179 | |
| Thomas George Robinson: Victory Medal | Kenneth3179 | |
| Princess Mary's Christmas Gift Box | Kenneth3179 | |
| Princess Mary's Christmas Gift Box: Christmas Card | Kenneth3179 | |
| Princess Mary's Christmas Gift Box: Bullet Pencil | Kenneth3179 | |
| Thomas George Robinson: Family Photograph | Kenneth3179 | |
| Headstone | David1424 | |
| Essex Farm Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium | Vincent96527 |
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