Lt
Roger Patrick Oakley

Information about birth

Date of birth:
27/04/1891
Place of birth:
Cobh, Munster, County Cork, Ireland

General information

Profession:
Bank clerk
Religion:
Roman Catholic

Army information

Country:
Canada
Force:
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Rank:
Lieutenant
Units:
 —  Canadian Infantry, 49th Bn. (Edmonton)  (Last known unit)

Information about death

Date of death:
30/10/1917
Place of death:
Meetcheele, Passchendaele, Belgium
Cause of death:
Killed in action (K.I.A.)
Age:
26

Memorial

Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial
Panel: Panel 24 - 28 - 30.

Points of interest 2

#1 Place of birth
#2 Place of death (approximate)

My story

"Killed in Action." Whilst taking part in an attack West of Passchendaele, he was hit and instantly killed by shrapnel from an enemy shell.

More information 2