Name: |
ROE |
Given Name: |
FRANK EDWARD MERVYN |
Initials: |
F E M |
Rank: |
CaptainOther Casualties of this Rank |
Regiment: |
Rifle Brigade |
Unit: |
12th Bn.Other Casualties from this Unit |
Date of Death: |
1916-06-07Other Casualties on this
Date |
Date of Birth: |
1876-01-21 |
Age: |
40 |
Cause of Death: |
Died of wounds, received 6th June, by a shell while in command of his company |
Decorations: |
D C M, Mentioned in Despatches |
Citations: |
DCM LG Sup 18 February 1915 pg. 1705 - "For gallant conduct on 18th December 1914, in voluntarily going to reconnoitre the enemy's trenches and remaining out for a period of three hours in a position of danger". MID LG 1 January 1916 pg. 56 |
Additional
Information: |
Eldest son of Herbert Frank and Caroline Emma Roe, of 8, Craufurd Rise, Maidenhead. Born Salisbury, Wiltshire. Educated Portsmouth grammar school; Naval Cadet School 1890. Served with the Royal Navy till 1907; Queen's Medal for his services during the South African War; enlisted as a Rifleman; to France as a Corpl. November 1914; 2nd Lt. February 1915; Capt. June 1915; two times severely wounded; returned to France March 1916. ref. South African Roll of Honour 1914-1918 |
This information was last verified for accuracy: 2024-02-25
