Brian Charles Robinson

Forenames

Brian Charles AWMM

Surname

Robinson AWMM

Service number

• NZ427562 AWMM
• WWII 427562 AWMM

Gender

Male AWMM

Birth

3 Feb 1923 RNZAF Biographies (R17845615)

Birth notes

Son of Charles Henry Robinson and of Lurline Amy Robinson (nee Radford), of Ngongotaha

Public - Lorraine Mona - Researcher - 12 June 2024 - https://www.nzwargraves.org.nz/casualties/brian-charles-robinson

Next of kin

• WW2 Parents: Mr. & Mrs. G. H. Robinson,Ngongotaha, Rotorua. AWMM
• WW2 Mr. C. H. Robinson(F) Ngongotaha, Rotorua AWMM

Relationship status

Single/WWII AWMM

War

World War II, 1939-1945 AWMM

Campaign

Italy AWMM

Armed force / branch

Air Force AWMM

Service number

• NZ427562 AWMM
• WWII 427562 AWMM

Military service

British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, No. 6 Service Flying Training School, Dunnville, Ontario, Canada AWMM
Course 1: Class 82. Graduation Date: 17/09/1943. AWMM

Promotions/ Postings/ Transfers

• Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, No. 104 Squadron AWMM
• Royal Air Force, No. 256 Squadron AWMM
• Royal Air Force, No. 614 Squadron AWMM

Embarkation details

WW2 Vessel was Matsonia AWMM Royal New Zealand Air Force AWMM

Medical notes

Killed on Active Service, Cause of Death AWMM

Last rank

Flying Officer/Military AWMM
Royal Air Force, No. 614 Squadron AWMM

• Brian Robinson was the son of Charles Henry and Lurline Amy Robinson (nee Radford) of Ngongotaha, New Zealand.
  
  Attended The Rotorua High and Grammar School (Source: RNZAF Biographies (R17845615)). AWMM
• Date of birth 3 february 1923
  Public - Rachell - Other relative - 1 May 2018 - He was my uncle

Death

30 Apr 1945 AWMM
Age  22 AWMM

Cause of death

Killed on Active Service AWMM

Cemetery

Naples War Cemetery, Italy AWMM IV. H. 4. AWMM

Obituary

ROBINSON - Flying-Officer Brian Charles, killed in action on air operations., Middle East, April 30th 1945, loved elder eon of Mr & Mrs C. H. Robinson, Ngotahaha and devoted friend of Joyce; aged 22 years

ROBINSON Flying Officer Bria n Charles, dear brother of Lurl, Rhyl and Graham (R.N.Z.A.F., overseas).

ROBINSON.—Flying-Officer Brian Charles - killed in action on air operations, loved grandson of Mrs L. Radford, Mount Eden, Auckland

ROBINSON.—Killed in action on air operations in Middle East, Brian Charles, Beloved nephew of Mr and Mrs W. Robinson .Xcousrn of Keith, Gweneth and cousin of KEith, Gweneth and Rosary

ROBINSON.— Flying-Officer Brian Charles, loved friend of Joyce Mason, Meura street, Matamata

Public - Lorraine Mona - Researcher - 12 June 2024 - ROLL OF HONOUR
NEW ZEALAND HERALD, VOLUME 82, ISSUE 25203, 16 MAY 1945, PAGE

Memorial name

• Rotorua Citizens War Memorial (World War 2) AWMM
• Auckland War Memorial Museum, World War 2 Hall of Memories AWMM

Related objects

External links

• Commonwealth War Graves Commission record
  https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/2239998
  Sources Used
• RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Biographies of Deceased Personnel 1939 - 1945 (Bound Volumes) - Ue - Z. Archives New Zealand (R17845617)
  https://collections.archives.govt.nz/web/arena/search/#/entity/aims-archive/R17845615
  Sources Used
• List of RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Personnel - List of Personnel Killed or Missing in Various Theatres, 1940 - 1945. Archives New Zealand (R17845748)
  https://collections.archives.govt.nz/web/arena/search/#/entity/aims-archive/R17845748
  Sources Used
• https://aircrewremembered.com/robinson-brian-charles.html
  Public - Antonio - Researcher - 25 April 2024 - Internet research
• https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/167652
  Public - Antonio - Researcher - 25 April 2024 - Internet research

References

• Martyn, E. (1998-2008). For Your Tomorrow (Vols. 1-3). Christchurch, N.Z.: Volplane Press.
• This record is a work in progress and was partially compiled from the “Database of New Zealand Airmen who took part in Advanced Air Training in Canada during WW2”. Researched by Ivan and Lorna Lindsey of Tauranga. N.Z. 2003 – 2012. Reproduced with permission.
• RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Biographies of Deceased Personnel 1939 - 1945 (Bound Volumes) - Qu - Sl. Archives New Zealand (R17845615) - Former archives reference: AIR118
• Please note that the 11 volumes of the "RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Biographies of Deceased Personnel 1939-1945" held at Archives NZ (formerly known as AIR118) should be used in conjunction with Errol Martyn's "For Your Tomorrow". FYT reflects detailed examination of all of the AIR118 bios which contain many inaccuracies and omissions.
• List of RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Personnel - List of Personnel Killed or Missing in Various Theatres, 1940 - 1945. [List of Killed - Officers (Canada, Pacific, Europe) - Airmen (Canada, India and Far East)]. Archives New Zealand (R17845748)
• Auckland Museum. Roll of Honour, Auckland Province, 1939 - 1945. Auckland War Memorial Museum Library. MS 93/139.