ADOPTION BY NAIL
- ALEX ROBSON -
BRITISH WAR CEMETERY BRUNSSUM
NAIL is proud to mention that we were able to adopt a grave in cooperation with the War Cemeter Brunssum.
We have been allocated the grave of Alex Robson.
He died 28th December 1944 helping the Americans clear mines left by the Germans.
Alex had 3 brothers: Jackie, Robert and Hughie.
Also 2 sisters: Marion And Pearl.
All siblings visited his grave.
Hughie was there a few times. (Hugh Robson is the father of Carol Gilmore, Alex's niece)
Alexander's Mum and Dad visited his grave after the war. Alex niece tells us he was an apprentice baker and signed up for service when he wasn't old enough.
He gave a false age to enlist.
Hugh Robson
Alex Robson's Factsheet
Name: ROBSON, ALEX
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: King's Own Scottish
Borderers
Unit Text: 5th Bn
Age: 19
Date of Death: 28/12/1944
Service No: 14415172
Awards: Honorary Citizen
Brunssum 2019
Additional information:
Son of Hugh and Minnie Robson, of Hawick, Rox-burghshire
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War
Dead
Grave/Memorial: Row: IV - Grave: 151
Cemetery: BRUNSSUM WAR CEMETERY
Adopted by: NAIL Limburg
The Midnight Stars Shine O'er The Grave
Of One We Loved But Could Not Save
We are in the fortunate position of being in contact with Alex's next of kin. We are privileged to exchange experiences, data and photos with Dawn Robson and Carol Gilmore. We thank them for their contributions and will keep them informed.
Dawn Robson
Carol Gilmore
