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We remember Elizabeth Robinson
We remember Elizabeth Robinson
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1917
service
Other Empire Force
Munitions Worker
Source:8714567
4th June 1917
1917
awards
Medal of the Order of the British Empire (MOBE)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8621368
18th September 1917
1917
employment
National Projectile Factory Cardonald
Munitions
Cardonald, Glasgow, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:8621368
18th September 1917
1917
location
4 Alma Street, Govan, Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:8714570
18th September 1917
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Elizabeth |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Robinson |
| Source | 8621368 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Female |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Alma Street, Govan, Glasgow | United Kingdom | known 18th September 1917 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Empire Force | Munitions Worker |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Medal of the Order of the British Empire (MOBE) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maggie Robinson | mother | ||
| Andrew Robinson | father |
Media
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Lizzie Robinson being presented with her MBEThe Royal visit to the Clyde. Miss Lizzie Robinson decorated as member of the British Empire Order. © IWM (Q 54481)
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Miss Lizzie Robinson, MOBELizzie Robinson in munitions work attire. From the IWM's collection of women's war work portraits.Contributed by:
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Investiture Ceremony at Ibrox ParkLizzie Robinson among officers, soldiers and civilians wearing decorations at Ibrox Park in Glasgow during the investiture ceremony held at the time of King George V's visit to the Clyde, 18 September 1917. From the IWM's photo collection The British Home Front, 1914-1918.Contributed by:
Kristen1288
Communities
Communities
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MOBE - Female recipients of the Medal of the Most Excellent Order of the British EmpireMore about MOBE - Female recipients of the Medal of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
Evidence
Evidence
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External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Awarded the MBE - London Gazette | Fife3190 | |
| Feature on Lizzie Robinson | Charlotte33 | |
| IWM - Women's War Work portraits | Kristen1288 | |
| Lizzie Robinson's Popularity | Kristen1288 | |
| The British Home Front, 1914-1918 | Kristen1288 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Lizzie Robinson being presented with her MBE | Fife3190 | |
| Miss Lizzie Robinson, MOBE | Kristen1288 | |
| Reverse of Lizzie Robinson photo | Kristen1288 | |
| Investiture Ceremony at Ibrox Park | Kristen1288 |
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