Basic Details Surname Hay Forenames Robert E Gender Male Information stated on memorial Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Pioneer Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death October Day of death 18 Manner of death as stated Killed in action in France Manner of death reference Killed in Action