Staff Sergeant John Robinson went overseas with the 1st Canadian Contingent in September 1914, transferring in January 1915 to the Canadian Ordinance Corps, 1st Battalion, C.E.F. February 27th, 1917, he was recommended in dispatches for valuable services.

Staff Sergeant John Robinson received his discharge January 31st, 1918, being medically unfit for further military service.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Awards	Mentioned in Dispatches
Sources	Chatham Daily Planet (26-03-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (03-10-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (05-11-1917)

Height	5'11"
Eye Colour	Grey
Age	37
Complexion	Dark
Hair	Black
Race	White
Birthplace	England
Religion	Protestant
Last Place of Employment	Hydro Electric Commission, Chatham, Ontario.
Average Earnings	$ 3.00 per day
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Info	June 24th, 1915, Ashford, Kent, England.
When Enlisted	August 20th, 1914
Where Enlisted	Chatham, Ontario
Allowance from Patriotic Fund	$ 19.00 per month
Next of Kin	Wife- Mrs. Kathleen Robinson, Chatham. Children- Iris Robinson, Winnifred Robinson, Archibald John Robinson.

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