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We remember Edgar Robson
We remember Edgar Robson
Timeline
Timeline
1878
1881
location
1 Burdon Terrace, Jesmond, Northumberland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9073129
1881
1892
education
Bedford Modern School
Bedford
United Kingdom
Source:9023521
1892 - 1895
1911
service
British Army
Captain
South Lancashire Regiment
Source:9073137
1911
1911
location
Napier Barracks Lahore
India
military residence address
Source:9073137
1911
1914
death
Died of wounds
France
Source:7151044
Source:8855527
3rd December 1914
burial
Nord
France
Source:7151044
sibling
Richard Robson
Source:8855528
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edgar |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Robson |
| Source | 3794333 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Burdon Terrace, Jesmond, Northumberland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| Napier Barracks Lahore | India | military residence address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | South Lancashire Regiment | Captain |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary | mother | ||
| John Stephenson Robson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Robson | brother |
Media
Media
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The Bond of Sacrifice: Edgar RobsonIn uniform, as featured in "The Bond of Sacrifice"
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Bedford Modern School WW1 MemorialCapt Edgar Robson was educated at Bedford Modern School 1892 - 1895 and appears on this memorial.Contributed by:
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Bedford Modern School Eagle Magazine 1914 - 1920This extract published in the Eagle Magazine details E Robsons military career.Contributed by:
Alexander119331
Communities
Communities
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The Bond Of Sacrifice: Vol 1 [Complete]More about The Bond Of Sacrifice: Vol 1 [Complete]
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Bedford Modern School - Roll of Honour. IWM War Memorial Ref No. 7635More about Bedford Modern School - Roll of Honour. IWM War Memorial Ref No. 7635
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Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.More about Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.
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Bedford Modern School - Eagle Magazine extractsMore about Bedford Modern School - Eagle Magazine extracts
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| British Army, Bond of Sacrifice: Officers Died in the Great War 1914-1916 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Bond of Sacrifice: Edgar Robson | Hannah21187 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Bond of Sacrifice: Edgar Robson | Hannah21187 | |
| Bedford Modern School WW1 Memorial | Alexander119331 | |
| Headstone Capt E Robson East Lancs Regt | Alexander119331 | |
| Bedford Modern School Eagle Magazine 1914 - 1920 | Alexander119331 |
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