Basic Details Surname Bloomer Forenames Robert John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Northern Ireland Conflict; The Troubles (1969-1998) Served or died Died Notes Private Robert Bloomer died seven days after being ambushed and shot by terrorists, while off duty, outside his home at Brantry, near Eglish. Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) UDR Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 8 Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pte Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Northern Ireland Town of death Brantry Country of burial Northern Ireland Town of burial Brantry Cemetery Holy Trinity Church of Ireland Churchyard Year of death 1977 Month of death September Day of death 24 Age at death 29 Manner of death as stated As the result ofa terrorist ambush