Charles Robson was born in Sarnia, on October 31, 1883, whose parents, Charles Hedley Major (an engineer) and Catharine Alice (nee Dodds) Major resided at 273 Davis Street, Sarnia. Charles Robson had one brother, Melvin Willis (born 1886). Seven years after his first marriage, father Charles Hedley would remarry, to Chestina Jesse Moffat in September of 1889. They would have three children together, half siblings for Charles Robson: Herbert Earl (born 1890); Grace Pearl (born 1894); and Edna May (born 1898). The family continued to reside at 273 Davis Street, Sarnia.
Charles Robson enlisted July 13, 1916 in Calgary, Alberta with the 202nd Edmonton Sportsman Battalion. He was living in Camrose, Alberta at the time, listing his occupation as clerk and his marital status as single. After being transferred, Charles became a member of the Army, Canadian Infantry, Alberta Regiment, 31st Battalion, with the rank of Private. The 31st Battalion arrived in France in the spring of 1917 and a few months later, on August 21, 1917, Charles Major would lose his life while fighting during the Attack on Hill 70, France. Charles Major would officially be listed as, Killed in Action. West of Lens, France.
In early September of 1917, Charles’ father, still residing at 273 Davis Street would receive the following official telegram:
Ottawa, Sept. 5th
Deeply regret to inform you 231712 Pte. Charles Robson Major, infantry, officially reported killed in action August 21st. Director of Records
Thirty-four year old Charles Major has no known grave. He is memorialized on the Vimy Memorial, Pas de Calais, France.
SOURCES: A, B, C, D, E, F, L, N, 2C, 2D, 2G