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840   Sergeant Henry (Harry) Robinson
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Dated added: 30/12/2015   Last updated: 16/11/2021
Personal Details
Regiment/Service: 7th Battalion, Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) (British Army)
Date Of Birth: 16/10/1886
Died: 12/07/1915 (Died of Wounds)
Age: 28
Summary      
Henry Robinson was the son of Henry William and Martha Robinson. Henry Robinson was born on 16th October 1886 in Caledon, County Tyrone. He was one of at least nine children. Henry’s family had a grocer’s and newsagent’s shop in Caledon. The CWGC records Henry as the husband of Rachel Ellen Robinson (nee Cochrane), of 12 Walmer Terrace, Ibrox, Glasgow. Sergeant Henry Robinson was serving with the 7th Battalion of the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) when he died of wounds at Gallipoli on 12th July 1915.
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Cemetery Details
Cemetery: Redoubt Cemetery
  Cape Helles, Gallipoli
Grave Ref: Sp Mem B-50
CWGC Casualty 601191
Summary      
From Helles, continue on the road to Alciptepe and the cemetery will be found on your left. It is on the west side of the Krithia - Sedd el Bahr Road, approximately sout-west of "The Vineyards". It faces south to the entrance to the Daranelles and is surrounded by a belt of shrubs.
Local Memorial Details

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1 Dungannon War Memorial - WWI - Panel 2 Dungannon
Local Institute / Local Book Details

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1 Armagh Dead in the Great War 146
References and Links
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1 1901 Census lists Robinson family Lists Henry as age 14 living at house 52 in Main St, Caledon, Tyrone
2 1910 Ulster Towns Directory - Caledon Robinson, Henry, grocer and newsagent
3 1911 Census lists Robinson family Does not list Henry as living at house 50 in Main St, Caledon, Tyrone
4 National Archives UK Medal Card can be purchased here
5 Scottish National War Memorial Brief details of Sergeant Henry Robinson
6 War Graves Photographic Project Photo of Sergeant Henry Robinson's headstone can be purchased here.
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