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We remember Wilfrid Robinson
We remember Wilfrid Robinson
Timeline
Timeline
1877
sibling
Richard Henry Robinson
Source:5508332
1877
1880
1880
location
3 Walmsley st, Rishton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:5503424
24th March 1880
1880
sibling
Lydia Robinson
Source:5508332
1880
1882
sibling
Thomas Robinson
Source:5508332
1882
1901
dates
Age 20
Source:5503165
27th March 1901
1901
employment
Cotton Weaver
Source:5503165
27th March 1901
1901
marriage
Eliza Buckley
Source:5503165
27th March 1901
1901
location
37 Haworth street, Rishton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:5503165
27th March 1901
1902
children
Richard Robinson
Source:5498671
29th March 1902
1903
children
Harry Robinson
Source:5498671
24th December 1903
1903
location
39 Haworth st, Rishton
United Kingdom
Source:5498671
24th December 1903 - 10th July 1910
1905
children
Christopher Robinson
Source:5498671
19th July 1905
1907
children
Thomas Robinson
Source:5498671
30th March 1907
1910
children
Mary Ann Robinson
Source:5498671
10th July 1910
1915
dates
Age 35
Source:5498671
11th December 1915
1915
enlistment
Blackburn, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:5498671
11th December 1915
1915
location
21 Walmsley, Rishton
United Kingdom
Source:5498671
11th December 1915
1919
location
23 George st, Rishton
United Kingdom
Source:5498671
4th February 1919
1920
marriage
Elizabeth Parker
Source:5503744
3rd April 1920
children
Geoffrey Robinson
Source:5507969
employment
Spring Maker
Taylor - Wilson
Clayton-Le-Moors, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:5498671
service
British Army
Sapper
428722
Royal Engineers
Source:3791650
service
British Army
Sapper
170294
Royal Engineers
Source:3791650
service
British Army
Sapper
T9287
Royal Engineers
Source:3791650
service
British Army
Sapper
428722, 170294, (T)9287
Royal Engineers
Signals / Airline section
Source:5498671
1956
death
Not War Related
Queen's Park Hospital, Blackburn, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:5503580
16th April 1956
burial
Blackburn road, Great Harwood, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:5503661
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Wilfrid |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Robinson |
| Source | 5498671 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Walmsley, Rishton | United Kingdom | known 11th December 1915 | ||
| 23 George st, Rishton | United Kingdom | known 4th February 1919 | ||
| 3 Walmsley st, Rishton, Lancashire | United Kingdom | 24th March 1880 | ||
| 37 Haworth street, Rishton, Lancashire | United Kingdom | known 27th March 1901 | ||
| 39 Haworth st, Rishton | United Kingdom | 24th December 1903 - 10th July 1910 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 428722 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| British Army | 170294 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| British Army | T9287 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| British Army | 428722, 170294, (T)9287 | Royal Engineers | Signals / Airline section | Sapper |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Robinson | son | 29th March 1902 | |
| Harry Robinson | son | 24th December 1903 | |
| Christopher Robinson | son | 19th July 1905 | |
| Thomas Robinson | son | 30th March 1907 | |
| Mary Ann Robinson | daughter | 10th July 1910 | |
| Geoffrey Robinson | son |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Robinson | father | ||
| Mary Ann Taylor | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Henry Robinson | brother | 1877 | |
| Lydia Robinson | sister | 1880 | |
| Thomas Robinson | brother | 1882 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Buckley | wife | 27th March 1901 | |
| Elizabeth Parker | wife | 3rd April 1920 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-11 | 5'3" |
Media
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Wilfrid in uniform with family circa 1918From left to right: Christopher b 1905, Eliza (nee Buckley) b 1878, Harry b 1903, Mary b 1910, Richard b 1902, Wilfrid b 1880, Mary b 1910
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Paul12600 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 | Paul12600 | |
| Great Harwood Cemetery Burial Registers | Paul12600 | |
| Last Will of Wilfrid Robinson | Paul12600 | |
| 1891 England Census | Paul12600 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Wilfrid in uniform with family circa 1918 | Andrew5505 |
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