Biography of Robert William Craig

Captain Robert William Craig of the Royal Artillery was born in Cardross. He attended Cargilfield and Fettes College and was an open scholar and captain of the shooting eight at the latter school. He graduated MA from the University in 1938 and was studying for an LLB there when war broke out.

Craig died on active service in Belgium on 29 May 1940.

Summary

Robert William Craig
Born 11 July 1917, Cardross, Scotland.
Died 29 May 1940.
University Link: Graduate
GU Degree: MA, 1938;
Father's Details: John Craig; Solicitor
War Service: Captain, Royal Artillery
Grave / Memorial: De Panne Communal Cemetery, Belgium
View Commonwealth War Graves Commission record
Record last updated: 8th Jan 2008

University Connections

University Roles

• Graduate

WWII Roll of Honour

• View Robert William Craig's entry in the Second World War Roll of Honour