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216683 Pte Thomas Robinson British Army 2nd Btn. Sherwood Foresters from:Weavers Row, Ilkeston, Derbyshire (d.23rd Sep 1915) Thomas Robinson worked for the Mapperley Colliery Company, Park Hall Lane (Simon Lane), Mapperley, Derbyshire. He was one of 66 men from the Company that died in the First World War. He was the stepson of Samuel and Harriet Robey of Ilkeston, Derbyshire. His name is on the memorial to the 66 men at St. Wilfrids Church (Gates) West Hallam (Derbyshire). The memorial was re-dedicated in 2007 after being removed from the Memorial Hall, Station Road, West Hallam. He will be remembered along with the other 65 men listed at the Village Well Dressing/World War 1 Anniversary on 12th of July 2014. Update: Thomas Robinson was born about 1882 at Ikeston, Derbyshire. His wife was Ferndon Annie Robinson and he had children Thomas and Percy. He had half siblings Albert, Arthur, Agnes, Ethel, and Lily Robey. He was killed in action and is buried in Potijze Burial Ground Cemetery. Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put the first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**