In Memory Of

ROBINSON, HALLOWES ADDISON

Service Details
Age:
 29
Date of Birth:
 1912-01-08
Service No:
 4445
Rank:
 Lance Corporal
Unit:
 1st
Regiment:
 Royal Natal Carbineers, S.A. Forces
Date of Death:
 1941-02-22
Cause of Death:
 Killed in action. Elements of "C" Coy, while on patrol near Gelib, Somaliland, were approached by an Italian officer under a white flag, apparently with the intention of surrendering. The Patrol Commander went forward to arrange matters but while this was underway, they were surrounded by Italian Native troops who opened fire on them from under cover
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
 2. F. 26.
Cemetery:
 NAIROBI WAR CEMETERY
Country:
 Kenya
Additional Information
Husband of Mrs. J. E. Robinson, of Sabie, Eastern Transvaal. Born in Ladysmith. A forester.