Robert James Buick was the son of William and Eliza Buick. He was born on 7th August 1895 in the Coagh area. The family lived in the townland of Derrycrin, which lies on the Tyrone side of Ballinderry Bridge. Robert left school and became a labourer. It is believed Robert James Buick enlisted on 19th November 1915. Rifleman Buick was serving with the Royal Irish Rifles when he was wounded in the summer of 1916, probably at the Somme. Rifleman James Buick was discharged on 16th August 1918 due to wounds received.