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Robson, J.W., Pte., 1946

Photo: Brian Chandler

In Newcastle (St John Westgate & Elswick) Cemetery is the Commonwealth War Grave of:

7614241 Private
J.W. Robson
Royal Army Ordnance Corps
17th March 1946, age 27.

Who had done his work
and held his peace
and had no fear to die.

John Watson was born at Newcastle upon Tyne on 8th December 1918, the son of Archibald and Violet (nee Tweed) of 56 Theodosia Street, Newcastle.

According to the 1939 Register he worked as a shoe repairer.

John is listed on the Army Roll of Honour.

Acknowledgements: Ron Carson


The CWGC entry for Private Robson

If you know more about this person, please send the details to janet@newmp.org.uk