Basic Details
Surname
Atkinson
Forenames
Rolle E
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
Rollo Edward
Served or died
Died
Notes
The College website (see references) provides the following additional information: 'Came up in 1910 to read History/Law. BA 1913. Athletics Blue 1911, 1912, 1913 (3 Miles), 1914 (Half-Mile). Military Service: Lieutenant 9th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Killed by sniper 20 February 1916 near Armentières while leading a party up a bombing sap. His Brigadier wrote “He was a gallant lad and a fine soldier and did his work admirably.”.
Primary Service
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Death and Burial details
Country of death
France
Town of death
Near Armentieres
Country of burial
Not Stated on Memorial
Cemetery
Not Stated on Memorial
Year of death
1916
Month of death
February
Day of death
20
Manner of death as stated
Not Stated on Memorial
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action
Personal Details
Occupation
Not Stated on Memorial