ROBSON, John
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Known as:
Jackie
Rank:
Private
Unit / Base:
6 Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Durham Light Infantry
Service:
Army
Number:
14492347
Died :
Thursday, March 22, 1945
Died on active service
Age:
18
Cemetery/Memorial:
Private John Robson, aged 18, 6 Troop, died of wounds [1][1a]. When a grenade was dropped he threw himself on top of it to save lives. An heroic act. [2][3].
Sources
[1] CWGC
[1a] Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/90 (2 entries).
[2] Michael Rescorle, son of Pte Jack Rescorle.
[3] Account provided to his brother Ronnie from Peter Bowe [view in gallery....].
[Image] Ronnie Robson, brother
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Photo of Commando in Gallery:
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