Basic Details
Surname
Scholfield
Forenames
R D
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
Richard Denham
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: '(1910) Born 10 August 1891, Brunswick Terrace, Prestwich, Lancashire; son of Frank Scholfield, Manchester Warehouseman, and Emma Denham Walker. Subject(s): Law; BA 1913; LLB 1913, Tutor(s): L H K Bushe-Fox, Educ: Rivington School; Rossall SchooL Career: Articled to Town Clerk, Salford; Second Lieutenant, 6th Royal Lancashire Regiment until 1915, Died 10 August 1915 (killed in action at the Dardanelles)'.
Primary Service
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
The King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment)
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Second Lieutenant
Death and Burial details
Country of death
Türkiye
Town of death
Gallipoli
Country of burial
Not Stated on Memorial
Cemetery
Not Stated on Memorial
Year of death
1915
Month of death
August
Day of death
10
Age at death
24
Manner of death as stated
Not Stated on Memorial
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action
Personal Details
Occupation
Not Stated on Memorial