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KILLINGWORTH and WEST MOOR

Robson, J., Pte., 1918

Photo: Brian Chandler

In St.John's Churchyard is the Commonwealth War Grave with a private headstone of 23828 Private James Robson, serving with the Coldstream Guards, who died 15/08/1918.

The family headstone reads:-

In
loving memory
of
John Robson
killed at Algernon Pit
8th December 1900
aged 27 years
Private James Robson
(Coldstream Guards)
who died Aug. 16th 1918
aged 24 years
Private George Robson
(East Yorks)
who died Nov 14th 1918
aged 30 years
Dearly beloved sons of
Isabella + George Robson

Their lives was (sic) short and sweet
But now they're gone to rest

SeeGeorge Robson

James Robson is remembered at Killingworth on K9.01 and K9.03


The CWGC entry for Private Robson

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