Basic Details Surname Essen Forenames Rolf Van Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 40 HUDLESTON STREET,CULLERCOATS Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Northumberland Fusiliers Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Northumberland Fusiliers Death and Burial details Year of death 1916 Month of death October Day of death 8 Manner of death as stated KILLED IN ACTION Manner of death reference Killed in Action