Robins, Harold Fleetwood

Harold Robins was born on April 4, 1889 in Reading, England to parents George and Sarah Robins. He had three older brothers, William, George, and Herbert. As a young man, Harold immigrated to Canada, and made his home in Lethbridge, Alberta. At time of enlistment, he was employed as a telephone instrument maker. On November 18, 1915, Harold Robins enlisted with the 31st Battalion CEF. Pte Robins arrived in England on May 29, 1915, and remained in England until embarking for France on September 18, 1915. He would serve with the 31st Battalion CEF for the next year. During that year, he would spend time as the battalion armourer, rising to the rank of Lance Corporal. Lance Corporal Robins saw action at key battles throughout France and Flanders. On September 17, 1916, during the Battle of the Somme, Lance Corporal Robins received gunshot wounds to the back. He would pass away later that day, and was laid to rest at Boulogne Eastern Cemetery. Harold Robins was awarded the 1914/15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal. His brother, George received the death plaque and scroll in memory of Harold