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J. Robson 1916
Rank : Lance Corporal

Benwell

James  Robson

Every Name a Story

On the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing of the Somme, France is the name of 28/355 Lance Corporal James Robson, serving with the 16th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers who died 01/07/1916.

The son of Joseph and Jane Robson, of 118, Atkinson Road, Newcastle upon Tyne.

He was the third son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Robson. He succeeded Jas. Snowdon as Secretary of Paradise Wesleyan Methodist Sunday School.

He was reported missing on July 1st, 1916, the first day of the Battle of the Somme. He was 20 years of age.

James Robson is remembered at Benwell on B86.02 and B86.15 and at Elswick in E35.02

First Name: James

Last Name: Robson

Service Number: 28/355

Which War: First World War 1914-18

Died: 01/07/1916

Age: 20

Rank: Lance Corporal

Regiment: Northumberland Fusiliers

Served in: Army

Unit/Ship: 16th Battalion

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