William Robinson was born in Aycliffe in 1894.

Attested: August 28, 1914 at Darlington.

Army number: 90277. Rank: Gunner. Unit: 105 Battery, Royal Field Artillery.

William was 19 years 262 days old and working as a labourer when he attested.

William joined the 105 Battery October 1, 1914.

In the Absent Voters' List of October 1918 William's address is Heighington Street and he was in the 64 Battery, R.F.A.

William was living in Heighington Street August 20, 1920 when he received his 1914 -1915 Star and Britsh War Medal and his Victory Medal in 1921.