Surname: | Robinson |
Initials: | G |
Rank: | Corporal A/Sgt |
Army Number: | 941 |
Notes: | MFP. From Sutton. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (4) Mesopotamia, 9/3/1916. 19/7/1900 he enlisted in the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry, occupation labourer, single, born Tottenham, London, address 14 Broughton Road, West Ealing London W13, 21/9/1915 promoted A/Cpl, 6/3/1916 promoted A/Sgt paid, 21/4/1920 promoted Sgt, paid. Served South Africa 3 years.169 days, East Africa 3 years 2 days, Gibraltar 3 years 35 days. Awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. Info from Pension Index Cards:- Robinson, George, DEAD, MFP, 941, SFJ 5365, PWP 1/1/1924, 19/7/1920, 10/12/1920 Dis, Awd recd, same symbol given as service pension. 14 Broughton Road, West Ealing London W, Stamp: Ad. 29/7/1920, 4/12/1920, at 18/4d1/2, from 20/7/1920, 70 weeks, to life, Chelsea No. 11M/130671, 2607O/F, received 27/7/1920, 6/12/1920. Also Robinson, Sgt, G, 941, 26070/F, MFP, |MVP, 9/9/1920. George Robinson. Same No. as L/Cpl J H Coakes, MMP. |
Decoration Record: | |
Decoration: | Meritorious Service Medal (London Gazette: 30873 Page: 10145 Aug. 29, 1918) |
Citation: | East Africa. Devotion to duty. Cpl (A/Sgt). |