Robison, Millard Joseph

Millard Robison was born on April 16, 1897 in McAdam Junction, New Brunswick to parents George and Margaret Robison. He spent his childhood in New Brunswick with his sisters, Isabelle, Alma and Jessie and brothers, Herman and Norman. The Robison family later moved to Lethbridge, Alberta. Millard attended high school at Central School and was very active on the debate team, competing against other high schools in southern Alberta. As a young man, he was employed as a hardware clerk. Both Millard and his brother, Norman would serve and ultimately lose their lives in the Great War. On July 31, 1916, Millard Robison enlisted with the 78th Depot Battery Canadian Field Artillery. Gunner Robison arrived in England on March 15, 1917, and remained in England until embarking for France on May 24, 1917. Upon arrival in France, Gunner Robison was taken on strength by the 8th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery. He would serve in France and Belgium for a total of six months. On November 19, 1917, Gunner Robison received gunshot wounds to his head and side during the battle at Passchendaele. He would pass away later that day and was laid to rest at Dozinghem Military Cemetery. Millard Robison was awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal. His mother, Margaret received the Memorial Cross and death plaque in honour of her son