Basic Details Surname Dickson Forenames Robert Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Died as a result of a shooting accident on the Isle of Islay. Fell while out on the hills shooting rabbits, gun discharged, and he suffered fatal injuries. - according to newspaper report. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major Death and Burial details Year of death 1942 Month of death June Day of death 22 Age at death 41 Manner of death as stated Killed on active service Manner of death reference Other