Pte
Richard Reginald Rooth

Information about birth

Date of birth:
17/10/1884
Place of birth:
Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada

General information

Profession:
Homestead farmer
Religion:
Church of England

Army information

Country:
Canada
Force:
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Rank:
Private
Service number:
13141
Enlistment date:
21/09/1914
Enlistment place:
Valcartier Camp, Quebec, Canada
Units:
 —  Canadian Infantry, 5th Bn. (Western Cavalry)  (Last known unit)

Information about death

Date of death:
24/04/1915
Place of death:
Pommern Castle, Zonnebeke, Belgium
Cause of death:
Killed in action (K.I.A.)
Age:
30

Memorial

Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial
Panel: Panel 18-26-28.

Points of interest 3

#1 Place of birth
#2 Enlistment place
#3 Place of death (approximate)

My story

"Killed in Action." Whilst advancing with his Company to take up a new position at Ypres, he was shot through the heart and instantly killed.

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