Fred Robinson

Fred enlisted at Lincoln on 15th August 1914 and went to France on 23rd November 1914. He died of wounds and is buried in Woburn Abbey Cemetery Cuinchy Grave Reference: II B 20

Retford Times 12th February 1915 Egmanton Soldiers Death News has been received at Egmanton of the death of Private Fredk. Robinson, of the Coldstream Guards, only son of Mr and Mrs William Robinson and much sympathy is felt with his sorrowing parents. He had lived in the village all his life, and was much respected. The deceased was closely identified with the church, and served at the altar the same day he enlisted in the army. He had been working on Mr Bryan Bartle’s farm, and enlisted at the end of August last. He went out with his regiment to France in November, and died on January 25th. He was only 18 years of age, but was a young man of very fine physique. His father has been employed for some years as a platelayer on the Great Central Railway. Memorial services were held in the Parish Church conducted by the Vicar, the Rev A H M Hope, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. On Sunday the Vicar in his address, made touching reference to the loss the village had sustained. Muffled peals were rung on the bells. He was insured in the Pearl Insurance Company.