Pte Robert Weir Memorial
Description
Monument to commemorate Pte Robert Weir, the first Australian to die on overseas service in the Sudan War. The memorial is located in the Church of England section of Kiama Cemetery, plot 51.
Inscription
In memory of Robert Weir
of the NSW contingent
who died at Saukin 1st May 1885
Erected as a mark of
respect by his
comrades and friends
Veterans listed on this memorial
| Last held rank | Given Name | Family Name | Conflicts | Fate | Service No. | Service | Unit at embarkation | Campaign | Read more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private | Robert | Weir | Soudan, 1885 | DOI 1 May 1885, Suakin, Sudan | 392 | Colonial Military Forces | New South Wales Contingent - Sudan | view |
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Address
Kiama Cemetery
Princes Highway
Bombo NSW 2533
AustraliaLocal Government Area
- Kiama, Municipality of
Setting
- Garden/park
Memorial type
- Column/pillar
Recorded by
David PottsEstablished Date format:
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}Dedication date
19 June 1886 Conflict/s
- Sudan, March–June 1885