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We remember George William Robson
We remember George William Robson
Timeline
Timeline
1872
sibling
Anne Elizabeth Robson
Source:8503709
September 1872
1873
sibling
Jane Robson
Source:8503709
17th October 1873
1875
sibling
John Robson
Source:8503709
20th August 1875
1877
sibling
Frances Anne Robson
Source:8503709
13th October 1877
1880
1881
location
Foorde Cottages, Cottam, near Langtoft, East Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8503709
1881 - 1881
1882
sibling
Ada Robson
Source:8503710
16th October 1882
1885
sibling
Hogarth Robson
Source:8503710
29th December 1885
1891
sibling
Arthur Robson
Source:8503710
3rd March 1891
1891
location
Tibthorpe, East Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8503710
1891 - 1891
1894
sibling
Thomas William Robson
Source:8503734
17th May 1894
1901
employment
Farmer's assistant
Robert Gardiner
Carnaby, East Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8503716
1901 - 1901
1901
location
Farm at Carnaby, near Bridlington, East Yorkshire
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8503716
1901 - 1901
1901
employment
Police Constable.
Source:8503741
10th June 1901 - 30th April 1915
1904
marriage
Ethel Robson nee Morris
Source:8503734
December 1904
1911
employment
Police Constable
Wold Newton, Hunmanby, East Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8503734
1911 - 1911
1911
location
Wold Newton, Hunmanby, East Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8503734
1911 - 1911
1915
location
28 Brook Street, Driffield, East Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8503741
March 1915 - March 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
25247
East Yorkshire Regiment
Source:8503741
1915 - 3rd August 1917
1917
death
Killed in Action
Source:7281665
3rd August 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7281665
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George William |
| Initials | GW |
| Last Name | Robson |
| Source | 7281665 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Brook Street, Driffield, East Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | March 1915 - March 1915 | |
| Farm at Carnaby, near Bridlington, East Yorkshire | United Kingdom | away from home address | 1901 - 1901 | |
| Foorde Cottages, Cottam, near Langtoft, East Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | 1881 - 1881 | |
| Tibthorpe, East Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | 1891 - 1891 | |
| Wold Newton, Hunmanby, East Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | 1911 - 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 25247 | East Yorkshire Regiment | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Robson nee Coatham | mother | ||
| Joseph Robson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Elizabeth Robson | sister | September 1872 | |
| Jane Robson | sister | 17th October 1873 | |
| John Robson | brother | 20th August 1875 | |
| Frances Anne Robson | sister | 13th October 1877 | |
| Ada Robson | sister | 16th October 1882 | |
| Hogarth Robson | brother | 29th December 1885 | |
| Arthur Robson | brother | 3rd March 1891 | |
| Thomas William Robson | brother | 17th May 1894 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Robson nee Morris | wife | December 1904 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Flaxen |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-04-30 | 5'9" |
Media
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Police Constable George William RobsonHe served in the East Yorkshire Constabulary from 10 June 1901 until he resigned on 30 April 1915.Contributed by:
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Original grave of G W Robson at CroisillesGrave initially marked by a wooden cross.Contributed by:
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CWGC headstone for G W RobsonPhotograph taken on 23 June 2010 when we visited the War Graves.Contributed by:
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War Memorial at St Michael and All Angels Church,War Memorial at Bempton, East Yorkshire Note his brother Arthur is also on the memorial, but not his other brother Thomas William.Contributed by:
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Roll of Honour.Inside St Michael and All Angels Church Bempton. Note includes all three brothers.Contributed by:
David42838
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | David42838 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| East Riding Constabulary Appointments Book | David42838 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| George William Robson | David42838 | |
| Police Constable George William Robson | David42838 | |
| Original grave of G W Robson at Croisilles | David42838 | |
| CWGC headstone for G W Robson | David42838 | |
| War Memorial at St Michael and All Angels Church, | David42838 | |
| Roll of Honour. | David42838 |
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