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Robson, W.J., Pte., 1918

Tyne Cot Memorial

Tyne Cot Memorial: Pauline Priano

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

Phil Taylor has provided the following:

William John Robson was born 1882 son of John & 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

He is remembered in Matfen on M2.01 and M2.04


The CWGC entry for Private Robson

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

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