John Robinson was the Wireless Operator of Lancaster Bomber ND806 which was shot down over Belgium in April 1944. He was from Dunston-on-Tyne in the NE of England - very close to where I live. He was the son of John and Annie Adelaide Robinson.
Some people I am in touch with would eventually like to erect a Memorial to the crew (who were all killed). To this end, they have been searching for the surviving families of the seven crew members, with some success. However they haven't been able to trace John's family at all.
I've found him on CWGC:
Name: ROBINSON, JOHN
Rank: Sergeant (W. Op. [Air])
Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Unit Text: 166 Sqdn.
Age: 21
Date of Death: 23/04/1944
Service No: 1511210
Additional information: Son of John and Annie Adelaide Robinson, of Dunston-on-Tyne, Gateshead, Co. Durham.
I have never traced forward in this way before. Where do you suggest I start?
Many thanks!
Some people I am in touch with would eventually like to erect a Memorial to the crew (who were all killed). To this end, they have been searching for the surviving families of the seven crew members, with some success. However they haven't been able to trace John's family at all.
I've found him on CWGC:
Name: ROBINSON, JOHN
Rank: Sergeant (W. Op. [Air])
Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Unit Text: 166 Sqdn.
Age: 21
Date of Death: 23/04/1944
Service No: 1511210
Additional information: Son of John and Annie Adelaide Robinson, of Dunston-on-Tyne, Gateshead, Co. Durham.
I have never traced forward in this way before. Where do you suggest I start?
Many thanks!
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