Every Name a Story

W.J. Robson 1918
Rank : Private

Matfen

William John  Robson

Every Name a Story

On Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium is the name of 36833 Private William John Robson, serving with the 1st Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment who died 25/04/1918.

Phil Taylor has provided the following:

William John Robson was born 1882, the son of John and Mary Robson of Matfen Piers Cottage.

His medals were sent to the guardian, Miss Ridley of Whittle Dene, Horsley, Wylam in trust for the deceased soldier’s daughter Barbara Annie Mary Robson.

He was the brother of Thomas Innes Robson

William John Robson is remembered in Matfen on M2.01 and M2.04

First Name: William John

Last Name: Robson

Service Number: 36833

Which War: First World War 1914-18

Died: 25/04/1918

Rank: Private

Regiment: East Yorkshire Regiment

Served in: Army

Unit/Ship: 1st Battalion

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Northumberland

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Castle Morpeth

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Matfen

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