Captain Robert Frederick Balfour

Campaign:

World War 1


Died:

28.10.1914

1SG
Aged 31
Buried at Sanctuary Wood cemetery, Belgium. 4. D. 14

Memorial(s):

Country Location Name of Memorial Campaign Names Date(s)
Scotland 84-87 Princes Street, Edinburgh EH2 2BB New Club Edinburgh Memorial Plaque World War 1
World War 2
 Robert Balfour 28-10-1914 View
Scotland Markinch Parish Church Kirk Brae Markinch Kirkcaldy Fife KY17 6DS Markinch Parish Church World War 1
 Robert Balfour 28-10-1914 View
England St James's Club (former) 106 Piccadilly Mayfair City Of Westminster Greater London W1 The Bachelors Club World War 1
 Robert Balfour 28-10-1914 View

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