Australian Centenary Souvenir of the 10th Battalion, AIF 1914–1919, which was written by a former member of the battalion, Cecil Lock, and published in 1936. In 1943, Weir was badly injured in a car accident while returning from an OBI camp at Victor Harbor. It was believed that his injuries in the accident contributed to his death on 14 November 1944. Weir was survived by his wife Lydia, and his son Lionel and daughter Beryl from his first marriage. His brother, Harrison Weir, was the State Government Printer. Weir was buried in West Terrace Cemetery. Awards Weir received the following honours and awards: Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in 1905 Volunteer Officers' Decoration on 11 April 1908 Distinguished Service Order on 1 January 1917 Mentioned in despatches on 4 January 1917 Order of St. Anne, 2nd Class, with Swords (Russian Empire) on 15 February 1917 King George V Silver Jubilee Medal on 6 May 1935 Promotions Weir's military career commenced in March 1885, when he enlisted as a private. He quickly rose to the rank of colour sergeant before being commissioned in 1890. He rose from private to brigadier general over a career spanning 36 years. His officer promotion dates were: Lieutenant on 19 March 1890 Captain on 25 May 1893 Major on 1 January 1904 Lieutenant colonel on 22 June 1908 Colonel on 9 September 1913 Lieutenant colonel (AIF) on 17 August 1914 Brigadier general (honorary) on 17 March 1921 Footnotes References 1866 births 1944 deaths Military personnel from South Australia Australian generals Australian military personnel of World War I Australian Companions of the Distinguished Service Order Australian justices of the peace People from Adelaide Recipients of the Order of St. Anna, 2nd class Burials at West Terrace Cemetery