Basic Details Surname Weir Forenames Robert Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes He was the former schoolmaster in Channelkirk. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Scots Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Beaumont Hamel, Somme Year of death 1916 Month of death November Day of death 16 Manner of death as stated Fell in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action