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Surname: ROBINSON
Forename(s): Moses Rayner
Place of Birth: Nelson, Lancashire
Service No: 44537
Rank: Private
Regiment / Corps / Service: Manchester Regiment
Battalion / Unit: 'C' Coy 12th (Service) Battalion
Division: 17th (Northern) Division
Age: ---
Date of Death: 1917-04-13
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: II. B. 16.
CWGC Cemetery: FEUCHY CHAPEL BRITISH CEMETERY, WANCOURT
CWGC Memorial: ---
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial(s): Not Listed (View Names Not Listed on a Local War Memorial)
Additional Information:
Moses Rayner Robinson (born 29 December 1895) was the son of Moses and Mary Robinson, née Langstroth. Moses, senior, was born at Linton and Mary at Malham, Yorkshire.
1901 Oakworth, Yorkshire Census: 49, Commercial Street - Moses Burgess [sic] Robinson, aged 5 years, born Nelson, Lancashire, son of Moses and Mary Robinson.
1911 Oakworth, Yorkshire Census: 44, Oakworth Hall - Moses Rayner Robinson, aged 15 years, born Nelson, Lancashire, son of Moses and Mary Robinson.
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte Moses R. Robinson, 11024, E. Lan. R.; 44537, Manch. R.
British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Pte Moses Rayner Robinson, 11024, 2nd E. Lan. R.; 44537, 12th Manch. R.
Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Pte Moses Rayner Robinson, 44537, 12th Bn Manchester. Date and Place of Death: 13.4.17. In Action. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Father - Moses. £20 11s. 3d.
Moses is commemorated in the ‘Borough of Keighley Roll of Honour’ book.
On the 24 September 1917, the 12th (Service) Bn Manchester Regiment absorbed the R.H.Q. and 2 squadrons of the 1/1st Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry. It then became the 12th (Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry) Bn Manchester Regiment.
Data Source: West Yorkshire Pioneer Article
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Entry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record:
ROBINSON, Lance Corporal Moses, aged 21, Manchester Regiment, formerly of 17, Victoria Street, [Earby], killed in action April 13, 1917.
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Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Manchester Regiment
Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 17th (Northern) Division
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18 May 1917
ROBINSON – Killed in action, April 13th, Lance-Corpl. Moses Robinson, of the Manchester Regiment, son of Mr. Robinson. of 2, High Spring Road, Woodhouse. Keighley, and formerly of 17, Victoria Street, Earby, aged 21.
18 May 1917
FORMER EARBY MAN KILLED IN ACTION
Lance-Corporal Moses Robinson, of the Manchester Regiment, son of Mrs. Robinson, formerly of 17, Victoria, Street, Earby, and now of 2, High Spring Road, Woodhouse, Keighley, was killed in action on April. 13th. He enlisted to the East Lancashire Regiment in January, 1915, and was transferred to the Manchester Regiment. He was drafted to France in the following December. In a letter to Mrs. Robinson, informing her of the death of her son, Rev. T. H. Olewarth, Chaplain, says:– “Dear Mrs. Robinson, – You will have heard from the War Office that your son, Pte. R. Robinson, 44537, ‘C’ Company, Manchester Regiment, was killed in action last month. I hope you have heard further particulars from some of his friends, but in case you have not I can say that the same shell killed the officer whose servant he was, and also the Colonel, and Adjutant and two others. His body was buried behind the trench where he was killed. A service was held and a cross put up to mark the spot. The battalion have now put up a cross, and I am only sorry I was not sent for to take the service myself. As it is I have not yet been able to visit the grave, but if we go up the line again in that direction I will do so, and see that everything possible is done for it. I am sorry I cannot in a letter tell you exactly where it is. If there is anything I can do to help you in any way please let me know. All the officers and men join me in expressing the very deepest sympathy with you, and may I add a prayer that God may give you the strength and comfort you must need in your trouble – it is a heavy price to pay, but so great a sacrifice in a noble cause cannot. be in vain.” – Yours sincerely, (Rev.) T. H. Olewarth, Chaplain, Manchester Regiment.
Lance–Corporal Robinson was 21 years of age and whilst living at Earby was employed as a weaver at Messrs. Watson and Sons, Victoria Road, Earby.
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