THE short life of Harlow resident, John Robinson as read out by Potter Street resident, John Scally.

This project has been brought to you by Harlow Council Civic Fund and HTS Ltd.

Never Forget.

John’s parents were Henry, born in High Laver in c.1860 and Charity, born in High Laver in c.1862. John Robinson was born in Harlow in 18881.

The 1891 census shows John living in Potter Street with his parents and siblings Annie, Ellen and Mary. Henry was working as a blacksmith’s labourer. The 1901 census shows John living at Kingston Hall Cottages, Harlow with his parents and siblings Ellen, Mary, Rosey, Charley and Emily. Henry was working as a blacksmith. The 1911 census shows John living in Potter Street where he was working as a farm labourer. He was boarding in the household of Eliza Reed, a widow.

John’s father Henry died in 19072 at the age of 46 followed by his mother Charity in 19083 aged 47.

Private John Robinson, 24517, enlisted in Harlow and served with The Suffolk Regiment. John later became Private 702739 in The 1st/23rd Battalions of The London Regiment. John was killed in action on 4 April 1917 aged 29 and is commemorated on The Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial to the Missing, Belgium. Panel 54. Register Index Number MR29.