John Robinson
- Born: 1894, Hawthorn, Melbourne, Victoria Australia
- Died: 20 Jan 1917, France at age 23
General Notes:
John Robinson enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force on the 29/9/1915. His next of kin is listed as Miss. C. Malony, Royal Hotel, Shepparton,
On his certificate of medical examination on the 29/9/1915 he is described as being 21 years and 2 months, height 5 feet 5 and a half inches, weight 8 stone 4 pounds, chest measurement 32-35 inches, complexion - fair, eyes - grey, hair - fair and religious denomination - Methodist. His distinctive marks were Vaccination marks - 3 outer side of left arm.
John was admitted to hospital twice - once with diphtheria on the 30/1/1916 and the other time for scarlet fever on 2/2/1916.
He was mustered as a driver then later became a gunner.
On the 21/6/1916 he was charged with irregular conduct on parade.
John was killed in action in France on the 20 Jan 1917.
Robinson, John
Service Number: 6622
Rank/Calling: Driver
Unit: 4 FAB [Field Artillery Brigade] (November 1915)
Ship Name: HMAT Wiltshire
Ship Number: A18
Date of Embarkation: 18/11/1915
Place of Embarkation: Melbourne
Noted events in his life were:
• Occupation: Jockey And Trainer.
• Education: Burwood State School.
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