Basic Details Surname Reid Forenames Robert Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Killed by a sniper - as reported in local newspaper. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Gordon Highlanders Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Year of death 1916 Month of death May Day of death 21 Age at death 23 Manner of death as stated Killed in France Manner of death reference Killed in Action