Other Information:William entered the war in France on 21st May 1915. From 17th July 1915 the unit was at Ypres. The town was used extensively as a billeting place, and the Ramparts, Prison, and Cloth Hall were always full. On 6th August an 8-inch shell burst in one of the prison basements, and caught fifteen of the R.A.M.C. who were sleeping there. Bill Robinson, who was the only one standing up, caught the full effect of the concussion and was killed. He was the son of Mr W Robinson of 48 Wolverton Road, Stony Stratford, Bucks.
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