Robinson, William Wadham

Private William Wadham Robinson

was born at Irish Street, Strabane on 28th August 1875 to James Robinson, Merchant and Rose Robinson nee Wadham.

Following his education at Strabane Academy and Wirral College, Cheshire, William 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, William is boarding with the Beattie family in house 9, James Street, Moville, Co. Donegal. His occupation is recorded as a Bank Cashier.

By 1911, William 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), William 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:

William is buried in the Ancre British Cemetery, Beaumont-Hamel, Somme, France. 

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

W W Robinson - Medal Roll

William is remembered in Ireland's War Dead:

The Soldiers' Effects ledger records William'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.

Fulton, John Alexander

Lieutenant John Alexander Fulton

was born at Articlave, Co. Londonderry on 13th November 1893 to James Alexander Fulton, Farmer and Bella (Elizabeth) Fulton nee McClelland.  They had married on 16th July 1891 at First Presbyterian Church, Coleraine. 

In 1901 John (7) lived in house 2, Gortycavan, Articlave, Co. Londonderry with his parents and 5 siblings; Thomas B (8), Mary E (6), Janie M (4), James (2) and Joseph (0). Two servants; John McMullan and Annie M McLaughlin were also living in the house.

John would have joined the Belfast Banking Company around 1911. His father and later his uncle signed the Bankers Guarantee. He is recorded as working in Strabane and Kingstown branches.

Belfast Bank - Bankers Guarantee ledger sheet

Belfast Bank, Strabane

By 1911 John is living in house 28, Mount Street, Coleraine, Co. Londonderry with his parents and x siblings. His occupation is recorded as a Bank Clerk.

On 'Ulster Day', 28th September 1912, John's father, signed the Ulster Covenant at the Town Hall, Coleraine.

John volunteered and enlisted into the 12th Bn. Royal Irish Rifles and attained the rank of Lieutenant. He is also recorded as serving with the 3rd Bn. Royal Irish Regiment. His first theatre of war is recorded as France from 11th July 1916.

J A Fulton - Medal Index Card

- address: Musgrave Terrace, Kingstown, Co. Dublin

 The Belfast Banking Company 'Roll of Honour' booklet records John as being 'previously wounded' with his last known address as Kilkenny. It also states that he had been 'twice wounded in action'.

Belfast Bank, Kingstown branch (now Dun Laoghaire)

Due to his injuries, a Pension Record card was opened for John.

Pension Record Card

John married Miss Doris Creeth Sidford on 9th June 1920 at St Paul's Church, Glenageary, Co. Dublin. His address is recorded as 27 Clarinda Park West, Kingstown.