Paper: San Francisco Bulletin
Son of West Point Instructor Robert Weir, William graduated with the class of 1870, and joined the 5th Artillery. He transferred to the Ordnance Dept. in 1874, and promoted to 1st Lt. Weir was killed in action with Ute Indians near the White River Agency on October 20th, 1879.
Paper: San Francisco Bulletin
Son of West Point Instructor Robert Weir, William graduated with the class of 1870, and joined the 5th Artillery. He transferred to the Ordnance Dept. in 1874, and promoted to 1st Lt. Weir was killed in action with Ute Indians near the White River Agency on October 20th, 1879.
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