Photo: Geordie at War Project
In Gateshead East Cemetery is a family headstone for Robertson which reads:
In loving memory of
Charlotte Fairley
beloved wife of
Samuel Robertson
who died July 15th 1917
aged 52 years.
Also of the only son of the above
Pte. Herbert Robertson
2nd Batt. Border Regt. M.G.S.
who was killed in action
at Ypres Oct. 31st 1914
Aged 25 years.
Also John
beloved son of the above
who died June 19th 1944
The CWGC entry gives a date of death 28/10/1914