Basic Details Surname Johnston Forenames Robert Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 27/1415 Notes Additional info from CWGC Son of Mary Johnston, of Beck Cottage, Southwaite, and the late Robert Johnston; husband of Isabella Johnston, of Ivegill, Southwaite, Carlisle. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Northumberland Fusiliers Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 27th (Tyneside Irish) Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private 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 burial France Town of burial Somme Cemetery Thiepval Memorial Year of death 1916 Month of death September Day of death 3 Age at death 29 Manner of death as stated Unknown