The Tragic Story of William Rollo
Item
Title
The Tragic Story of William Rollo
Who?
William Rollo. Pioneer in the Scottish Horse, Black Watch and Royal Engineers.
Item(s)
1. Attestation form of William Rollo, dated 18 March 1914. 1 image.
2. Cutting from the Dundee Evening Telegraph issue of 26 September 1919 relating to the death of William Rollo. 1 image.
3. Medal Roll Card for William Rollo. 1 image.
2. Cutting from the Dundee Evening Telegraph issue of 26 September 1919 relating to the death of William Rollo. 1 image.
3. Medal Roll Card for William Rollo. 1 image.
Story
William Rollo was my uncle. In civilian life he was a bank clerk. He enlisted in the 2nd Scottish Horse in April 1914 and subsequently moved to the Black Watch and then the Royal Engineers. He was awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and British Medals. He died on 24 September 1919 of self-inflicted wounds and is buried in Leeds (Harehills) Cemetery.
When?
1914-24/09/1919
Where?
Bedford, England.
Contributor
The contributor wishes to remain anonymous.
Collection Day
27/02/2019, Gordon Highlanders Museum, Aberdeen.
This item was submitted on April 9, 2019