Ross William Hobson Pte 2759990

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Name Ross William Hobson
Army number 2759990
Rank Private.
Decorations None known beyond Service Awards.
Date of birth Not known.
Age (At time of death)Not known.
Unit Enlisted in the Black Watch at Recruiting Centre No. 96, and posted to the 1st Tyneside Scottish 15/3/40. Served in Northern France with the B.E.F. Taken Prisoner of War 18/5/1940. Repatriated early to the UK. Discharged under King's Regulations 1940 Para 390 (xvi) 8/6/44.
Company/Battery A Company.
Platoon or other sub-unit Not known.
Task or role Probably Rifleman.
Joined Brigade 15/3/1940.
Promotions None known.
Wounded Not known.
Prisoner of War
Died/Killed in action Date of death not known.
Home address 29, Terrace Place, Newcastle.
Source table 1TS