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    I suspect he is an Argyll incorrectly dressed! No...

    I suspect he is an Argyll incorrectly dressed! No Hat badge, no red & white checked head band, no sporran, no rank identification and no Sgian Dubh - but he has a swagger stick!

    He should be on a...
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    Not sure - the belt buckle for the Black...

    Not sure - the belt buckle for the Black Watch/Royal Highlanders was a rectangular shape.
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    Uniform/Regiment Identification.

    I would be grateful if anyone can identify the uniform/regiment of the a Scottish soldier in this photo.

    The only information I have to go on is:


    Born c1874

    The recruitment location...
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    The details you have about John Stark Weir are...

    The details you have about John Stark Weir are correct but I have not been able to find out any more about him beyond he was involved in the relief of the South African troops at Delville Wood in...
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    Lieut Robert Weir Royal Scots (Lothian Reg.)

    I am so thankful for the advice from everyone and it has helped me focus on Lieutenant Weir particularly where it refers to his death on 16th Nov 1916.

    Below is an extract from the War Diary...
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    Thank you Lesley for you assistance - it is much...

    Thank you Lesley for you assistance - it is much appreciated.
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    I understood that he was promoted to Lieutenant...

    I understood that he was promoted to Lieutenant after his posting to France, but thanks for filling in the detail!
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    Thanks Jomot1 this is the right person and many...

    Thanks Jomot1 this is the right person and many thanks for your help in my research.
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    Lieutenant Robert Weir Royal Scots

    I have made a start in researching the military records of Lt. Robert Weir of 1/8th Batt. Royal Scots. The limited information available states that he was killed in action on 16 November 1916 and...
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