Rifleman 21396 John James Robinson
Courtesy Jeff Keenan
Regiment/Unit: South Lancashire Regiment - 1st/5th Bn.
Theatre of War: France & Flanders
Theatre of War First Served: (1) France
Date Entered Therein: 06/11/1915
Age at death: 22
Date of death: 18th of January 1919
Born: Leigh, Lancs
Resided: 29 Hope Street, St Helens
Burial / Memorial: Halle Comunal Cemetery Belgium - A. 17.
Family details:
Son of Henry and Maria Robinson, of St. Helens, Lancs.
Census details:
1901 - 4 years old John is living at 24 Hope Street, St Helens with parents Henry (39), Maria (39) and four siblings: William (13), Maria (11), Henry (8), May (11 mths). Also at the address is grandmother Esther Fairclough (68). 1911 - Sees 14 years old 'Errand Boy' John living at 29 Hope Street, St Helens with parents Henry (49), Maria (49) and four siblings: William (23), Maria (21), Mary (11), Albert Edward (1).
