George Alexander ROBINSON was born about 1839 in Doon, Limerick, Ireland. In 1858 he was a Policeman in the Royal Irish Constabulary in Doon, Limerick, Ireland. He served in the military between 1 Oct 1859 and 22 Oct 1878. George was a Policeman when he attested for the 30th Foot Regiment at Curragh Camp, County Kildare on 1 October 1859 at the age of 20.

Throughout the 19th century the constabulary continued to develop as a police force. The evolution of the force was characterised by improvements in rank structure, training, and the rules and regulations governing the duties, conduct and discipline expected of the men.

Characteristic offences between 1836 and 1851 were; unlawful armed assembly, shooting at persons and attacks on houses. The R.I.C. was characterised by a strict code of discipline. There was no official system of duty, rest days or annual leave, and in the interests of political impartiality members were even banned from voting at parliamentary elections. There were strict instructions laid down in police regulations concerning standards of conduct and appearance (for example, at one time police were absolutely prohibited from entering a public house socially).