Charles Alexander Burleigh Robson DCM - 2nd Lieutenant Irish Fusiliers

[jim1]

Not a military question so I think you should put this on the beginners board.
It may be he made up the name. It often happened.

[K8T]

Thanks Jim, you may be right, I just added it as an extension to my query as his military background is still in question.  I'll add a query to the  appropriate section.

[newburychap]

There are a few threads about this chap on the Great War Forum - which confirm that his record is held at Kew.

http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=79048

[K8T]

Many thanks newburychap, I have seen the Great War Forum entry.  I am hoping to get hold of a copy of his service record, I just don't think it's going to answer questions over his roots as such.  I have a funny feeling he wasn't born with this name.  An interesting one for sure.
K8T

[Ellabertie]

Hi all,
        New to this site, just restarted retrying to trace my family tree after a 10 year break, seems to be much more information available now.

 Charles Alexander Burleigh Robson was my great grandfather.
 I Have been reading all the info you put on here, it is very fascinating and a pleasure to read, trying to put all the pieces together.
 You all know more than I do. I only know that after his death, his wife became a recluse and went to live in finchampstead. My mother and her mother were living in Ruislip at the start of the 2nd WW and went to live with her, instead of my mother being evacuated. Alice then doted on her son Charles as he was the “man of the house” as my mother said. When he went off to fight in the war, she was distraught almost knowing that he would never return...
 I do have a picture of each of them if anybody would like a copy.

Thank you

[K8T]

Hi Ellabertie,

it's great that I've finally tracked down a descendant.  I would love any photos you have and I've sent you a PM with contact details.

Many thanks
K8T