5119: The Tragic Story of William Rollo

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posted on 2024-01-18, 10:42 authored by Lest We Forget Project Team

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.

History

Name of contributor(s)

Anon

Subject of the story/individual the object(s) relate to

William Rollo. Pioneer in the Scottish Horse, Black Watch and Royal Engineers.

Date(s) the event(s) in the story took place

1914-24/09/1919

Location(s) where the event(s) in the story took place

Bedford, England.

Object(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.