Private Robert Warner (4927, 4th Pioneer Battalion) was born in London, England, on 10 December 1900. He moved to Australia at the age of 7, and was living in Kiama, NSW when he enlisted in January 1916. On 14 August 1916, only four days after joining the battalion, Robert received gunshot wounds to both legs and an arm while repairing communication trenches near Pozieres. He died two days later at the 44th Casualty Clearing Station. Robert is buried in the Puchevillers British Cemetery, Puchevillers, France. He was 15 years 8 months of age. Robert’s brother, Private Henry Warner, served in the 1st Battalion and was wounded just a few days later at Pozieres.