Basic Details Surname Roberts Forenames Richard Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes He transferred to the Royal Engineers in 1915. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) DCLI Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sapper Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Arras Year of death 1917 Month of death September Day of death 26 Manner of death as stated Unknown