shaymen Posted 2 February , 2005 Share Posted 2 February , 2005 I am trying to find out a abit more on a Soldier from my local War Memorial(Stansted Essex). Pte 203399 Charles ROBINSON kia on 3/10/1918 Got all the usual CWGC, SDGW, 1901 but would like to find out his Regiments movement on and around his death. Would I be right to assume Battle of St Quentin. Also he began life in the Essex Reg before moving to Cameronians - was this common practice ? Thanks Glyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted 2 February , 2005 Share Posted 2 February , 2005 Surname ROBINSON Firstname C Service number 203399 Date of death 03/10/1918 Decoration Place of birth Elsenham Other 2nd Bn. SNWM roll THE CAMERONIANS (SCOTTISH RIFLES) Rank Pte Theatre of death France. Name: ROBINSON Initials: C Nationality: United Kingdom Rank: Private Regiment: Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) Unit Text: 5th/6th Bn. Date of Death: 03/10/1918 Service No: 203399 Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: IV. E. 1. Cemetery: VILLERS HILL BRITISH CEMETERY, VILLERS-GUISLAIN It looks very like the The Battle of the St Quentin Canal - 29th September - 2nd October 1918 as 33rd Division was involved. Aye Malcolm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaymen Posted 2 February , 2005 Author Share Posted 2 February , 2005 Thanks Malcolm Confirms my thoughts. Any thoughts as to why Essex to Scottish? Regards Glyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted 2 February , 2005 Share Posted 2 February , 2005 Not really but he was of Scottish descent. There were several ' cockney Jocks ' in the 51st HD. Aye Malcolm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambo Posted 4 February , 2005 Share Posted 4 February , 2005 Hi Glyn I have copy of the regimental history of the Scottish Rifles which has a little information on the period. The following very short mention of the 5th/6th is made. " That evening (the 2nd of October 1918) the 5th/6th battalion relieved the 1st Middlesex Regiment and the 2nd Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders in the sector east of Honnecourt Wood" The narrative regarding the 3rd all relates to the 1st battalion who moved into the line between Honnecourt and Ossus. They went into action on the 4th so I can only assume that the 3rd was a "quiet" day as no mention is made of any specific action except to say that they were in the front line Hope this helps a little All the best Hambo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaymen Posted 4 February , 2005 Author Share Posted 4 February , 2005 Hambo As you say every bit helps. Thanks for your help. Glyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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