World War 1
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John Robson
Forename(s):
John
Surname:
Robson
Initial(s):
J
Service Number:
23973
Rank:
Private
Regiment:
Machine Gun Corps (Infantry), 150th Company
Died:
19/09/1916
Aged:
22
Buried:
St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen
Service History:
Enlisted at Hexham, Northumberland.
Formerly 2733, Northumberland Fusiliers.
Died of wounds received.
Background:
Born about 1895 at Whittingham, Northumberland, the son of Adam & Isabella (née Armstrong) Robson.
In 1901, Robson, aged 7, was living at High Powburn where is father Adam, aged 35, was a Stone Mason. His mother Isabella was 31, & siblings were Adam (15), Annie (13), Nellie (Ellen; 11), Janie (9), Archibald (5) & Alice (1).
Robson's father died in 1907. In 1911 the family were living at Powburn with Isabella working as a Charwoman. Robson, aged 16, was a Slater's Apprentice, & his brother Archibald was a Slater's Labourer. Also in the family were Alice; Frances (10); James (6); & Hannah (3). This Census shows that Isabella had 11 children, all of whom, then, were still alive.
Robson's brother Archibald, was a Gunner in the RFA from 20 March 1915. At that time their mother was living in New Row, Alnwick. His sister, Mrs. Eleanor Blair (presumably, Nellie), was listed as legatee in the UK, Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929 (available via Ancestry.co.uk).
Resided Humshaugh-on-Tyne.
Local Memorial:
Alnwick, Northumberland Hall
Alnwick, Roll of Honour in St. Michael's Church