Biography

Thomas Keith Robson (1895 - 1915) was the son of T. K. and M. F. Robson of Launceston. He was educated at the Launceston Church Grammar School achieving good results at his studies and sporting activities. On 10^th December 1914 he enlisted with the A.I.F. and served with the 15^th Battalion overseas and was killed at Gallipoli in 1915. The Robsons were members of St. John's Church and Thomas attend- ed Sunday School there. After his death the family erected a plaque in the church. The inscription dedicated to the young soldier's memory reads:
TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF
THOMAS KEITH McLEOD ROBSON
15TH BATT. AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND ARMY CORPS,
WHO DIED FOR HIS COUNTRY
MAY 2ND 1915, AT GALLIPOLI,
AGED 20 YEARS.
BE THOU FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH

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