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Robert Dron

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Robert's Gravemarker (photo courtesy of John & Ann Stephens)

Military Information

  • Date of enlistment: 22.02.1915
  • Place of enlistment: Windsor, Ontario.
  • Service no: 400714
  • Rank: Lance Corporal
  • Service Occupation:
  • Awards:
  • Regiment/Service: Canadian Infantry
  • Unit/Ship: 4th Canadian Mounted Rifles
  • Place of Death: France
  • Age at Death: 28
  • Date of Death: 10.04.1917
  • Burial Country: France
  • Cemetery: La Chaudiere Military Cemetery, Vimy
  • Grave/Mem Ref no: VII.A.3.

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 10.06.1888
  • Place of Birth: Dundee
  • Address:
  • Occupation: Teamster
  • Mother:

    Agnes Cable Dron, 61/62 ? Peddie St, Dundee

  • Father:

    David Dron

  • Siblings:

    James

  • Spouse:

    Mary Ann Dron, 184 Hilltown, Dundee

  • Children:

More about Robert Dron

For more information visit Robert’s Memorial and Robert’s Service Record and Circumstances of Death Register

Robert is believed to be the brother of Gunner James Dron, 2055, Motor Machine Gun Service, Royal Artillery, who also served and returned home safely.

Information researched and supplied by Gary Thomson

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