Pte Robert Weir Memorial Middle Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background 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 Related links The Weir Memorial. (22 Jun 1886) Veterans listed on this memorial Veterans listed on this memorial Sort by Family nameGiven nameWar Order AscDesc Items per page 1050100- All - Apply Last held rank Given name Family name Conflict/s Service No. Service Campaign Read more Private Robert Weir Soudan, 1885 392 Colonial Military Forces view Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Kiama Cemetery Princes Highway Bombo NSW 2533 Local Government Area Kiama, Municipality of Setting Garden/park Memorial type Column/pillar Recorded by David Potts Dedication date 19 June 1886 Conflict/s Sudan, March–June 1885