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We remember William Robinson
We remember William Robinson
Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
Ethel Robinson
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1881
1885
sibling
Rachel Robinson
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1885
1888
sibling
Francis H Robinson
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1888
1891
sibling
Ernest Robinson
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1891
1895
1896
sibling
Phyllis Robinson
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1896
1901
location
Mistletoe Cottages, Hassall Green, Alsager, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8514445
April 1901
1911
employment
Cowman
Mr Thorley
Daygreen, Sandbach, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:8514453
April 1911
1914
employment
Smith Striker
Source:8514447
28th December 1914
1914
enlistment
Tunstall, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:8514447
28th December 1914
1914
location
The Fields, Alsager, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8514447
28th December 1914
1915
service
British Army
Private
16232
West Riding Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:8514447
8th January 1915 - 28th April 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
16232
West Riding Regiment
2nd Bn
Source:8514447
4th May 1915 - 18th July 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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4th May 1915
1915
death
Killed in Action
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:8514444
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18th July 1915
burial
West-Vlaanderen
13th Infantry Brigade Burial Ground
Veronzeele
Belgium
V C 2
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Robinson |
| Source | 3792129 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mistletoe Cottages, Hassall Green, Alsager, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| The Fields, Alsager, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 28th December 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 16232 | West Riding Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 16232 | West Riding Regiment | 2nd Bn | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Robinson | mother | ||
| William Robinson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Robinson | sister | 1881 | |
| Rachel Robinson | sister | 1885 | |
| Phyllis Robinson | sister | 1896 | |
| Francis H Robinson | brother | 1888 | |
| Ernest Robinson | brother | 1891 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-12 | 5'5" |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Rob23648 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC Record for William Robinson | Rob23648 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Army detail | Rob23648 | |
| Next of Kin details | Rob23648 | |
| Cap badge | Rob23648 | |
| CWGC Burial site | Rob23648 | |
| William Robinson | Rob23648 |
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