Brigadier PM Robinson

[Stephen Barker]

This man was CO of 112th Brigade until December 1916. Anyone know anything about him?

[Terry_Reeves]

Stephen

I think this may be your man:

Percy Morris Robinson, CB 1919, CMG 1912, commanding Kent and Sussex Yeomanry Territorial Infantry Brigade, Late Queen's Own (Royal West Kent) Regt. Born Colchester 20 Feb 1873: 2nd son of Major EJ Robinson; married 1908 Ruth, younger daughter of Major HR Worthington. Educated Cranleigh School and Sandhurst. Commissioned 1st Bn Royal Fusiliers 1892; transferred to the Queen's Own (Royal West Kent ) Regt, 1893; served Indian Frontier 1897; West Africa, 1903 (despatches twice); European War 1914-18 ; commanded Brigade 1915-16- T/ Brig General (despatches five times, Brevet Lt Col, CB); employed under the Colonial Office from 1903 -06 and 1907-1911. Colonel 1920; retired 1925 as Brig General. Hon Colonel 5th Bn Royal West Kent Regt 1930. Address Florence House, Groombridge , Sussex.

Sources - Who's Who 1925. Kelly's Handbook 1931.

Hope this helps.

Terry Reeves