The Scottish Military Research Group - Commemorations Project

jrah60

I have come across a possible non-com on the Glasgow RoH.
He is listed as George Rollo, Private, Highland Light Infantry, 124 Parson Street.
He is not listed on CWGC or SNWM.
I have found his Pension Record (Service No 1439) and his death cert. and they both confirm that his cause of death was as a result of illness contracted during his army service.
At this moment I do not have details of where he is buried, however I shall make enquiries.
Details have been sent to Terry at In From The Cold and he is confident this is a case which could go forward.

John

Kenneth Morrison · Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2016 9:28 am Post subject:

Well found John, and just in case it helps:
He was awarded a Silver War Badge (101711) and the record confirms his enlistment as Pte.1439 6th HLI on 11/1/1913 and discharge due to "sickness" on 11/9/1916. No overseas service.
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Ken

Adam Brown · Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2016 10:50 am Post subject:

6th HLI was a Territorial unit and that ties in with his enlistment in 1913. If he did not serve overseas he likely served in the 2/6th Bn.

Thanks

Adam

David McNay · Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2020 11:43 pm Post subject:

It appears we never updated this thread but George Rollo was added to the CWGC REgister.

Private GEORGE ROLLO
Service Number: 1439
Regiment & Unit/Ship: Highland Light Infantry
9th Bn.
Died 26 July 1918
Age 22 years old
Buried or commemorated at
GLASGOW (RIDDRIE PARK) CEMETERY
Sec.D. Grave 699
United Kingdom
Country of Service United Kingdom
Additional Info Son of David and the late Agnes Rollo; husband of Jemima Rollo of Glasgow.