Basic Details
Surname
Hill
Forenames
J R
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
John Robertshaw
War
First World War (1914-1918)
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: 'Born 18 September 1883, 28 White's View, Manningham, Bradford; son of Thomas Rawson Hill, Stuff Manufacturer, and Sarah Jane Robertshaw. Subject(s): Natural Sciences; BA 1906. Tutor(s): C E Graves; J R Tanner. Educ: Bradford Grammar School. Career: Government Chemist, Federated Malay States 1910; Davy-Faraday Laboratory, Royal Institution 1913-1914; Private, West Yorkshire Regiment, then Second Lieutenant, RE (Special Brigade), WWI. Died 6 May 1917 (killed in action).'
Primary Service
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
Royal Engineers
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Second Lieutenant
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
1917
Month of death
May
Day of death
6
Age at death
33
Manner of death as stated
Not Stated on Memorial
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action
Personal Details
Occupation
Not Stated on Memorial