Pte John Bacon Robinson

[dorrie]

John Bacon Robinson is reported in the local paper at the time of his death as bing in the as being in the 2nd Battalion of the Coldstream, however the CWGC states he was a part of the 3rd Battalion.

can anybody shed any light?

thansk

[Coldstreamer]

Hello

let me know when he died and I will look up the battalion war diaries.

Does the paper give any details of how he died - it may help

Regards

Ian

[dorrie]

ROBINSON, JOHN

Initials: J

Nationality: United Kingdom

Rank: Private

Regiment: Coldstream Guards

Unit Text: 3rd Bn.

Age: 35

Date of Death: 15/09/1914

Service No: 4795

Additional information: Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Robinson, of 26, New Court, Retford.

Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead

Memorial: LA FERTE-SOUS-JOUARRE MEMORIAL

New has reached Retford of the death of Pte J Bacon Robinson of the 2nd Coldstream Guards. (3rd ?) He was the son of Mr John Robinson, 3 Thrumpton Lane Retford who about 12 years ago kept the Durham Ox. Pte John Robinson was 34 years of age, was a clever violinist and was educated at the Wesleyan School. Pte Robinson would have terminated his time as a reservist in 3 days, when he was called up. He had arranged to be married when he had to rejoin hi regiment. Arthur Robinson another son of Mr Robinson is serving at the Front with the Royal engineers. The greatest sympathy is felt for Mr Robinson.

Thanks

Dorrie

[Owen D]

Sorry I can't help either. Soldiers Died for The Coldstream doesn't record Battalion.

[dorrie]

Thanks any way Owen

Dorrie

[Coldstreamer]

Hello

my records show he was 3rd battalion

I will see what the 2 btns where up to

Ian

[Coldstreamer]

Hello

well he is shown as died of wounds so could have been wounded another day.

However -

The 2nd btn war diary shows some wounded and only 1 killed

The 3rd btn war diary doesnt mention or casulaties

So that doesnt really tell us any more - both are likely as he DoW received we dont know when

Ian