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We remember Eric Gascoigne Robinson
We remember Eric Gascoigne Robinson
Timeline
Timeline
1882
1911
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant Commander
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15th August 1911
1913
marriage
Edith Gladys Cordeux
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July 1913
1915
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
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26th February 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Commander
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20th April 1915
1920
service
Royal Navy
Captain
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31st December 1920
1933
service
Royal Navy
Rear Admiral
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3rd January 1933
1965
death
Gosport, Hampshire
United Kingdom
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20th August 1965
children
Sheila Robinson
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children
Edward Robinson
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children
Patrick Robinson
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burial
Langrish nr Petersfield, Hampshire
United Kingdom
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sibling
Mary Robinson
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sibling
Ernest Robinson
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Eric Gascoigne |
| Initials | EG |
| Last Name | Robinson |
| Source | 7933252 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Lieutenant Commander | ||||
| Royal Navy | Rear Admiral | ||||
| Royal Navy | Commander | ||||
| Royal Navy | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| VC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Robinson | son | ||
| Sheila Robinson | daughter | ||
| Edward Robinson | son |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa Aveline Robinson | mother | ||
| John Lovell Robinson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Robinson | sister | ||
| Ernest Robinson | brother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Gladys Cordeux | wife | July 1913 |
Media
Media
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Eric RobinsonEric Robinson in the uniform of Lieutenant Royal Navy wearing the China Medal.Contributed by:
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Gravestone of Eric G Robinson VCGravestone in St John's churchyard, Langrish, Hampshire showing date of death - 20th August 1965Contributed by:
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Eric G Robinson VCEric Robinson in uniform of Commander returning wounded from the Dardanells in August 1915Contributed by:
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Eric Robinson VCEric Robinson in the uniform of Captain RN. Other photographs taken at the same time show that this was taken on board HMS Berwick which Robinson commanded from 1926 to 1928.Contributed by:
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Eric Robinson VC on HMS Monitor M21Commander Eric Robinson on what is assumed to be HMS Monitor M21 which he commanded in 1916-1917 off the coast of Palestine. Robinson is the seated officer on the right-hand side of the photograph.Contributed by:
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Eric Robinson with General Charles De GaulleAs NOIC Dundee Robinson met several visiting heads of state including De Gaulle.Contributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers: 1899 - 1919 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Wikipedia | Stuart12032 | |
| Kipper VC: the life and times of Rear-Admiral Eric Robinson VC | Carl118254 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Eric G Robinson VC | Stuart12032 | |
| Eric Robinson | Carl118254 | |
| Gravestone of Eric G Robinson VC | Carl118254 | |
| Eric G Robinson VC | Carl118254 | |
| Eric Robinson VC | Carl118254 | |
| Eric Robinson VC on HMS Monitor M21 | Carl118254 | |
| Eric Robinson with General Charles De Gaulle | Carl118254 |
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