Robin Everingham was killed in action on this day in 1915

Robin Everingham was born in Barry, co. Glamorgan on 25 May 1896, the son of William and Patricia Florence.

He was educated by private tutor.

When war was declared on 4 August 1914, Robin was at sea on a return voyage from South America. He was completing his 4th year for a navigation certification on the SS Pentwyn.The ship was taken for transport by the Government; they were moving big guns from Woolwich to Antwerp when the city fell. Robin obtained permission to join the Belgian Army.

He was subsequently attached to the Legion of Frontiersmen joining the British Colonial Horse. He was attached to 3rd Belgian Lancers when he was wounded during the retreat from Schoore across the Yser.

At the end of 1914 he was given special leave to return to England.

On recovery Robin joined the Welsh Horse in March 1915. He served with the Mediterranean Force from September.

He was killed in action on Hill 60, Gallipoli and buried in the 7th Field Ambulance Cemetery.

'He was a brave lad', wrote his Commanding Officer, 'quite one of my best bombers and a fearless sniper'.

1098 Pte Robin Everingham, 1st/1st Welsh Horse Yeomanry