Lance Corporal Robert Muirhead Middleton was born 28 January 1889. His surname was that of his mother's family. He lived at Beechy Cottage, Ringford in South West Scotland. 

He enlisted in 1914 joining the Royal Engineers and served on the Eastern front in the Dardanelles. He transferred to 13th (attached to 15th) Royal Scots and served at the Somme and in the September battle  for Martinpuich

He was wounded twice and died of wounds. He is buried at Hazebrouk communal cemetery in France.

Died of wounds, 23rd September 1916

Alan Middleton