Basic Details
Surname
Jacob
Forenames
A R
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
Anstey Ross
Served or died
Died
Notes
All extra details are based on information supplied by the College Archivist (see Additional Information). This included the following biographical details: '(1912) Born 4 October 1893, Calcutta, India; son of Stephen Jacob, Indian Civil Servant, and Clara L Forlong. Tutor(s): E E Sikes. Johnian Relatives: brother of Philip Gordon 35 Jacob (1894). Educ: Dulwich Preparatory; Dulwich College. Career: Second Lieutenant, Durham Light Infantry 1916. Awards: Major Scholarship, SJC. Publications: 'Possibly Pan in the Wilderness', The Eagle, 35. Died 18 September 1916 (killed in action).'
Primary Service
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Death and Burial details
Country of death
Not Stated on Memorial
Country of burial
Not Stated on Memorial
Cemetery
Not Stated on Memorial
Year of death
1916
Month of death
September
Day of death
18
Age at death
22
Manner of death as stated
Not Stated on Memorial
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action
Personal Details
Occupation
Not Stated on Memorial