Lance Corporal Robert Robertson

Campaign:

World War 1


Died:

24.8.1918

2SG
KIA Aged 24
Born Clockmill, Duns, Berwickshire, son of Hugh & Elizabeth Robertson, resident of Fairnside, Ayton, Berks. Widow, Agnes McLeish Robertson, resident of Ashfield Road, Huthwaite, late of 2 North Terrace, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Sister (Mrs Wilkinson) resident of 5 Knox Street, Paisley. Formerly employed as a constable with Paisley Burgh Police. Enlisted September 1914.
Buried Mory Street Military Cemetery, St. Leger, Pas de Calais, France. B, 12

Memorial(s):

Country Location Name of Memorial Campaign Names Date(s)
Scotland In town centre Junction of Gilmour Street and Moss Street Paisley Renfrew Strathclyde PA1 1BZ Paisley War Memorial World War 1
Robert Robertson 24-8-1918 View

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