Albert Victor Robbins

Albert Robbins was born in 1877 in Chedworth. He was the son of William Robbins and Margaret Fry. In 1881 he was living with his uncle and aunt in Chedworth and by 1891 was a farm labourer at Smart's Farm, Bournes Green. He married Alice Lewis in 1896 at Bisley Church and in 1901 they were living at Slimbridge where he was an assistant locomotive engine driver.  In 1911 Albert and Alice were living in Bournes Green with their two daughters Hilda and Ivy and two sons Albert and Percy. He is described as a quarryman.

Albert joined the 1st Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment in Stroud. He was killed in action during the taking of Catillon prior to crossing the Sambre Canal on 4 November 1918.

His body is buried in Cross Roads Cemetery, Fontaine-Au-Bois.

More on Albert Robbins;

2. 1901 Census`
3. Paper Cutting, 1910 - Assaulted Wife
4. 1911, Bisley Census
5. 1911, Fined for Swearing
6. Medal Index Cards
7. Killed in Action
8. His Effects
9. Militia Attestation 1
10. ilitia Attestation 2
11. Militia Attestation 3
12. Medal Roll