Colin Boyd has provided the following:
Robert was born on June 29th 1895. He was working as an apprentice plater living at 4, Queen Anne Street, Newcastle upon Tyne when he enlisted in the Northumberland Fusiliers on September 3rd 1914. The address was later changed to his wife, Elizabeth Ann at 45, Athol Street, St. Peters, Newcastle upon Tyne.
He transferred to the RNVR on September 10th 1914 and joined the Anson Battalion on October 22nd 1914. He was hospitalised in Gallipoli on May 26th 1915 and then rejoined the Anson Battalion on June 29th 1915.
Robert was posted as being killed in action on December 27th 1915.
Is he the "R. Shields" named on B95.11?
