the rank of temporary lieutenant colonel in the King's Royal Rifle Corps. He was further mentioned in dispatches for his service in Italy on 29 November 1945 – he had returned to the King's Own Regiment by this time. On 25 January 1949 Robins was promoted to lieutenant-colonel and transferred to command the King's Regiment. Robins relinquished command of the regiment on 25 January 1952 and was placed on the supernumerary list of officers. Robins retired from the army on 13 January 1955 and was granted the honorary rank of colonel. Robins died at Congleton, Cheshire, on 26 June 1990. Honours and awards 26 April 1945 – Lieutenant-Colonel (Temporary) William Vernon Harry Robins (38748) The King's Royal Rifle Corps was awarded the Distinguished Service Order in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Italy. 29 November 1945 – mentioned in dispatches for service in Italy. References External links William Robins at ESPNcricinfo William Robins at CricketArchive 1907 births 1990 deaths Sportspeople from Stafford People educated at University College School Graduates of the Royal Military College, Sandhurst King's Royal Rifle Corps officers English cricketers Staffordshire cricketers British Army cricketers Combined Services cricketers Europeans cricketers Tamil Nadu cricketers British Army personnel of World War II Companions of the Distinguished Service Order King's Regiment officers King's Own Royal Regiment officers Military personnel from Staffordshire