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Sunday, 12 May 2024

Robinson, William Wadham


Private William Wadham Robinson
Robinson was born at Irish Street, Strabane on 28th August 1875 to James Robinson, Merchant and Rose Robinson nee Wadham. They had married on 28th November 1872 at St. Jude's Church, West Derby.
Following his education at Strabane Academy and Wirral College, Cheshire, Robinson joined the Belfast Banking Company. He served in Strabane and Londonderry branches. His mother, Rose Robinson and later, Charles Robinson signed the Bankers Guarantee. Rose's address is recorded as Irish Street, Strabane.

Belfast Bank - Bankers Guarantee ledger sheet


Belfast Bank, Strabane branch


Belfast Bank, Londonderry branch

In 1901, Robinson is boarding with the Beattie family in house 9, James Street, Moville, Co. Donegal. His occupation is recorded as a Bank Cashier.
By 1911, Robinson is boarding with the Apperson family in house 13, Francis, Newtownards, Co. Down. He is described as a Bank Cashier and may have been working in that area. 

Belfast Bank, Newtownards branch


Belfast Bank, Portadown branch

Whilst working in Portadown (Belfast News Letter below), Robinson volunteered and enlisted into the Royal Dublin Fusiliers with Service Number 25300. 

W W Robinson - Medal Index Card

He was serving with 10th Bn. Royal Dublin Fusiliers as a Private when he was killed in action on 13th November 1916 aged 41. 
The Belfast News Letter of 4th December 1916 reports:
Robinson is buried in the Ancre British Cemetery, Beaumont-Hamel, Somme, France. 

Robinson was awarded the British War Medal and the British Victory Medal.

W W Robinson - Medal Roll

He is remembered in Ireland's War Dead:

The Soldiers' Effects ledger records Robinson's pay and war gratuity. The balance was handed to his mother, Rose:


Probate of the Will was granted at Dublin to Rose Robinson, widow.  Robinson's effects were £374 1s.

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