Robert Riddoch

3965

Scottish National War Memorial

Pte Robert RIDDOCK, 3965, of Unknown Unit attached to THE BLACK WATCH ROYAL HIGHLANDERS, was born in Auchterarder Perthshire. He died on 30 July 1916 F&F. He is listed on the roll of THE BLACK WATCH (ROYAL HIGHLANDERS). The cause of death is given as Killed in action. Other information given: 6th Bn.

Soldiers' Wills

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Commonwealth War Graves Commission

Private R RIDDOCH, 3965, served in the 6th Bn. of the Black Watch (Royal Highlanders). He died on 30 July 1916 in France and is buried in CATERPILLAR VALLEY CEMETERY, LONGUEVAL and is commemorated on XI. G. 26.

War Memorial

Private Robert Riddoch, 1/6th, Black Watch, is commemorated on the War Memorial at Auchterarder.

Distinguished Conduct Medal

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De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour

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British Army Pension Records

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British Army Service Records

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Soldiers Died in the Great War

Private Robert Riddock, 3965, 6th (Perthshire) Battalion (Territorial), Black Watch (Royal Highlanders), was killed in action on 30 Jul 1916 in France and Flanders. He enlisted at Auchterarder.

Auchterarder Roll of Honour

Private Robert RIDDOCH lived at Arnott Cottage, Feus, Auchterarder. He enlisted 8th November 1915 in the 1/6th battalion of the Black Watch. Home service at Bridge of Earn, Falkirk, Ripon, 1915 to 1916. Served France. Killed at High Wood. He died 31st July 1916.

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