Basic Details
Surname
Woodroffe
Forenames
K H C
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
Kenneth Herbert Clayton
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
The College website adds: 'He came up in 1912 from Marlborough School. Brother of Sidney, also commemorated on this memorial. Kenneth was a First class cricketer (Hampshire, Cambridge, Sussex, 55 wickets in 18 first-class matches). Commemorated at Le Touret and with his 2 brothers at All Saints, Branksome Park, Bournemouth'.
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Service (Primary - Stated)
Army (British)
Unit (Primary - Stated)
Rifle Brigade
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
Rifle Brigade
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Lieutenant
Death and Burial details
Country of death
France
Town of death
Aubers Ridge
Year of death
1915
Month of death
May
Day of death
9
Age at death
22