James Herbert Robson was born in Monmouth, and was the son of Robert Robson, of 68 High Street, Langley Moor, Durham.
James enlisted on the 11th March 1902 and was discharged on the 22nd September 1905.
He then re-enlisted on the outbreak of war on the 13th August 1914. He was killed in action on the 25th October 1914.