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Surname: FERRIER
Forename(s): Robert Ernest
Place of Birth: Newport-on-Tay, Fife, Scotland
Service No: ---
Rank: 2nd Lieutenant
Regiment / Corps / Service: Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
Battalion / Unit: 4th/5th Battalion
Division: 39th Division
Age: 20
Date of Death: 1916-10-15
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: VIII. A. 3.
CWGC Cemetery: LONSDALE CEMETERY, AUTHUILLE
CWGC Memorial: ---
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial(s): Not Listed (View Names Not Listed on a Local War Memorial)
Additional Information:
Robert Ernest Ferrier was the son of David and Margaret Ferrier, née Glenday. David was born at Edinburgh, Midlothian and Margaret at Dundee, Forfarshire, Scotland.
1901 Parish of Forgan, Fife Census: Woodhaven Road - Robert Ernest Ferrier, aged 4 years, born Newport, Fife, son of David and Margaret Ferrier.
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte Robert Ernest Ferrier, 2170, R. Highrs; 2 Lt 3/4th Royal Highlrs. Theatre of War first served in: (1) [France]. Date of entry therein: 24.2.15. Commissioned, 20.9.15. K. in A. 13[sic].10.16. Correspondence: Address 1. 1st Reserve Regiment of Cavalry, Beaumont Barracks, Aldershot. Address 2. 7, Youngsdale Place, East Newport, Fife.
British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: 2 Lieut R. E. Ferrier, R. Highrs. K. in A. 14[sic].10.16.
Record of Officers' Effects: 2 Lieut R. E. Ferrier. R. Highlanders. Date and Place of Death: 14[sic].10.16. In action. To whom issued/Amount: Executrix. D----. - Mrs Margaret Ferrier. £72 14s. 0d.
UK, WW1 Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923: 2nd Lt Robert Ernest Ferrier, Rl Higl'rs. Mother. [No other details given on card.]
On 15 March 1916 the 1/4th (City of Dundee) Battalion amalgamated with the 1/5th (Angus & Dundee) Battalion to form the 4th/5th Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highlanders).
Robert is commemorated on the Newport-on-Tay War Memorial and in the Rolls of Honour at the Scottish National War Memorial, Edinburgh.
Photograph: 'Dundee Courier' (20 October 1916).
Data Source: Craven Herald Article
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Entry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record: ---
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Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)

Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 39th Division
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