Jan 23, 1884

Born in Bell Haven, Ontario to Charles and Rachael (nee Leopard) Robinson

Nov 1, 1915

Attested into the 93^rd Battalion CEF in Peterborough, Ontario

Ø  Number 195196

Initial training was done in Peterborough, Ontario

Unfortunately, his original attestation papers are not available

Dec 28, 1915

Sentenced to 1 day detention for an unrecorded offence

Feb 1, 1916

Sentenced to 168 hours detention and forfeited a total of 8 day’s pay for being AWL (Absent Without Leave)

May 29, 1916

The battalion boarded a train and proceeded to Kingston, Ontario to continue training at the Barriefield Camp

Jul 11, 1916

When the battalion boarded a train to proceed to Halifax, Private Robinson was reported to be Absent Without Leave

Jul 19, 1916

Struck Off Strength of the 93^rd Battalion as a Deserter

Dec 15, 1917

Attested into the Signals Training Depot in Ottawa, Ontario and Taken On Strength as a Deserter

Ø  He was given his original number 195196

Ø  Next of kin given as Mrs. Pearl Robinson, wife, 499 Stewart St., Peterborough, Ontario

Ø  Previous occupation given as Labourer

o   Later noted as Painter

Ø  No previous military experience given

Ø  Religion given as Salvation Army

It is not recorded in the file whether he returned voluntarily or if he was apprehended

Dec 19, 1917

Embarked the SS Grampian in Halifax

Jan 1, 1918

Disembarked in England and proceed to Seaford where he was Taken On Strength of the 6^th Reserve Battalion

Apr 11, 1918

Transferred to the 21^st Battalion

Arrived at the No. 2 CIBD (Canadian Infantry Base Depot) in Etaples, France and Taken On Strength of the 21^st Battalion

Apr 16, 1918

After leaving the base depot, he joined the CC Rein C (Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp) in Calonne Ricouart, France

Apr 21, 1918

After leaving the reinforcement camp, Private Robinson joined the 21^st Battalion in the trenches near Neuville Vitasse, France and was posted to “D” Company

Aug 14, 1918

While in the trenches near Rosieres-en-Santerre, France, Private became ill and was evacuated to the No. 4 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) with a diagnosis that reads PUO (Pyrexia of Unknown Origin), a fever without a known cause that is sometimes referred to as Trench Fever.  He was transported the same day to the No. 48 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station)

Aug 15, 1918

Transported via the No. 15 AT (Ambulance Train) and admitted to the No. 3 Stationary Hospital in Rouen, France

Aug 24, 1918

Transferred to the No. 73 General Hospital in Trouville, France

Aug 28, 1918

Transferred to the No. 14 Convalescent Depot in Trouville

Sep 26, 1918

Discharged from hospital care and reported to the No. 2 Canadian Infantry Base Depot in Etaples, France

Oct 2, 1918

After leaving the base depot, he joined the Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp in Aubin St. Vaast, France

Oct 16, 1918

After leaving the reinforcement camp, Private Robinson rejoined the 21^st Battalion north-east of Iwuy, France

Nov 15, 1918

Admitted to the No. 6 Canadian Field Ambulance with an infected left ear.  He was transported the same day to the No. 57 Casualty Clearing Station

Nov 19, 1918

Transported via the No. 32 AT (Ambulance Train) and admitted to the 22 General Hospital in Camiers, France

Nov 26, 1918

Transferred to the No. 6 Convalescent Depot in Etaples, France and the diagnosis was chanted to read Otitis Media, an ear infection

Nov 28, 1918

Transferred to the No. 5 Convalescent Depot in Cayeux, France

Dec 25, 1918

Discharged from hospital care and reported to the Canadian Infantry Base Depot in Etaples, France

Jan 6, 1919

Proceeded to England and transferred to the Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot on arrival in Witley

Jan 13, 1919

Transferred to the 6^th Reserve Battalion in Witley

Feb 12, 1919

Admitted to the No. 11 Canadian General Hospital in the Moore Barracks, Shorncliffe with a diagnosis that reads “20”, code for Venereal Disease Gonorrhea

May 13, 1919

Discharged to duty from hospital

Jun 23, 1919

Transferred to the No. 3 RDG (Regimental Depot Group) and attached to the CMGD (Canadian Machine Gun Depot) in Seaford

Jul 3, 1919

Ceased to be attached to the Machine Gun Depot and granted leave

Jul 20, 1919

Transferred to “M” Wing in Witley pending return to Canada

Aug 16, 1919

Embarked the SS Belgic in Liverpool

Aug 23, 1919

Disembarked in Halifax, Nova Scotia and proceeded to Quebec City, Quebec where he was Taken On Strength of Military District No. 5, Dispersal Station “E”

Aug 27, 1919

Discharged from the CEF in Quebec City, Quebec

Ø  Rank on discharge Private

Ø  War Service Badge Class “A” issued number 80725

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge General Post Office, Peterborough, Ontario

Following his discharge, the British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him c/o the General Post Office, Peterborough, Ontario

Jun 7, 1924

Married to Josephine McQuade in Peterborough, Ontario

I could find no resolution of his first marriage to Pearl

Oct 12, 1936

Norman Aleck Robinson died while a patient of the St. Joseph’s Hospital in Peterborough, Ontario and was buried in the Little Lake Cemetery in Peterborough

Norman Robinson is remembered on the
Wall of Honour in Peterborough, Ontario