Basic Details Surname Shaw Forenames R Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Robert War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He worked for teh Great Northern Railway and was not married although a token of love was sent by a 'Lizzie' upon his death. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Northumberland Fusiliers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Ypres Country of burial Belgium Town of burial Brielen Cemetery Solferino British Military Cemetery Year of death 1917 Month of death October Day of death 14 Age at death 32 Manner of death as stated Unknown Manner of death reference Died of Wounds