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We remember William Robinson
We remember William Robinson
Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
Samuel Robinson
Source:8450126
1883
1886
sibling
Eliza Robinson
Source:8450126
1886
1889
sibling
Frances Robinson
Source:8450126
1889
1893
sibling
James Robinson
Source:8450126
1893
1898
sibling
Selina Robinson
Source:8450126
1898
1901
dates
Age 5
Source:8450126
1901
1901
location
39 Woods Lane, Derby
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8450126
1901
1902
sibling
Hetty Robinson
Source:8451911
1902
1904
sibling
Nellie Robinson
Source:8451911
1904
1911
dates
Age 15
Source:8451911
1911
1911
employment
Tunner on hosiery
Derby
United Kingdom
Source:8451911
1911
1911
location
31 Hope Street, Derby
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8451911
1911
1914
dates
Age 19
Source:8455682
2nd September 1914
1914
enlistment
Derby
United Kingdom
Source:8455682
2nd September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
20045
Notts & Derbyshire Regiment
5th Battalion
Source:8455682
2nd September 1914 - 12th May 1917
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8455682
1st March 1915 - 12th May 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Sharpnel wound in left leg
Hospital/Institution
Source:8455825
9th May 1915 - 9th May 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Shrapnel wound left leg and hearing slight
Hospital/Institution
Source:8455682
9th May 1915 - 9th May 1915
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8455682
16th July 1916 - 11th October 1916
1917
hospitalisation
Nephritis
Hospital/Institution
Source:8455682
23rd April 1917 - 11th May 1917
1917
discharge
Source:8455682
12th May 1917
1917
location
21 Parcel Terrace, Derby
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8455682
12th May 1917
marriage
Rebecca Robinson
Source:8455682
service
British Army
Private
2369
Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment
Source:3792186
service
British Army
Private
200485
Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment
Source:3792186
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Robinson |
| Source | 3792186 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Parcel Terrace, Derby | United Kingdom | their own address | known 12th May 1917 | |
| 31 Hope Street, Derby | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 39 Woods Lane, Derby | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2369 | Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 200485 | Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 20045 | Notts & Derbyshire Regiment | 5th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Robinson | mother | ||
| Samuel Robinson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Robinson | sister | 1886 | |
| Frances Robinson | sister | 1889 | |
| James Robinson | brother | 1893 | |
| Selina Robinson | sister | 1898 | |
| Samuel Robinson | brother | 1883 | |
| Hetty Robinson | sister | 1902 | |
| Nellie Robinson | sister | 1904 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Robinson | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-02 | 5'7" |
Media
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Field postcard from WillField postcard from Will to his father Samuel informing him he had been wounded
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Reverse side of field postcardField postcard sent from will to his father, Samuel, informing him he had been woundedContributed by:
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Letter from WilliamPages 3&4 of a letter from Will to his father, Samuel, telling him how he had been wounded and enquiring after his brother, JimContributed by:
Geoffrey60447 -
Letter from WilliamPages 1&2 of a letter from Will to his father, Samuel, telling him how he had been wounded, and enquiring after his brother, JimContributed by:
Geoffrey60447
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Field postcard from Will | Geoffrey60447 | |
| Reverse side of field postcard | Geoffrey60447 | |
| Letter from William | Geoffrey60447 | |
| Letter from William | Geoffrey60447 |
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