4th Btn Grenadier Guards Lieutenant R H Rolfe 1918

[andymr1]

Am looking for R. H. (Raymond Harold) Rolfe, Son of Edwin and Harriett Rolfe, of Westfield, Woking, Surrey.

Raymond is buried next to three other Grenadier Guards who all died on the same day, 22 April 1918. One of the three is my relative Sgt Harry Hackett. So far I've managed to trace a relative of one of the others and we've managed to exchange information and photos.

I have an account of Lieutenant Rolfe's death in 'Ponsonby's' but apart from that have nothing else.

It would be great to obtain a photo of him so I can add it next to a website I've put together to honour the four Guards. See link at http://sites.google.com/site/andyr46/home/...rothers-in-arms

Any information appreciated.

Thanks for reading

AndyR

[HERITAGE PLUS]

Andy

He is named on two War Memorials in Woking.

http://www.windowonwoking.org.uk/sites/gol...emorials/woking

http://www.windowonwoking.org.uk/sites/gol...warmemorials/ow

Dave

[andymr1]

Many thanks Dave, much appreciated.

AndyR

Andy

He is named on two War Memorials in Woking.

http://www.windowonwoking.org.uk/sites/gol...emorials/woking

http://www.windowonwoking.org.uk/sites/gol...warmemorials/ow

Dave

[andymr1]

I'm still looking for Raymond any help from plas out there would be very much appreciated.

Regards

Andy

[Bardess]

21.04.18 LE TIR ANGLAIS

Sunday. Coys on fatigue near front line. Much shelling by both sides by day and night. The Corps Commander awarded Military Medals to the following NCOs and men for gallantry in the field during recent operations around ST LEGER and SOUTH of ARRAS and ERVILLERS:

20356 L/Sgt H MARSH 24343 Pte T SMITH 21684 Pte J LOMAS

28442 L/Cpl A PEARSON 27952 Pte H MEAD 28387 Pte B A GALE

12901 Pte G DARLINGTON 20123 Pte J BENT 26621 Pte D McEVOY

23665 Pte R W SAUNDERS 22014 Pte E PARRY

22.04.18 FRONT LINE

Monday. Lieut ROLFE was killed by an enemy shell during the night. Heavy enemy bombardment with gas and HE. Bn relieved 12^th KOYLI in front line. Dispositions as per map. Bn and Brigade Orders attached App 189 The composite Bn ceased to exist at 6pm and 4^th Bn Grenadier Guards and 3^rd Bn Coldstream Guards became separate Bns. Quiet relief but considerable shelling on both sides. Few casualties. Relief complete 11:30pm though impeded by gas shells. Weather fine.

23.04.18 FRONT LINE

Tuesday. Quiet day. Irish Guards made a successful raid capturing prisoners. Bn co-operated by sending forward a Lewis gun on their RIGHT flank. There was retaliation. Our barrage was excellent. Some shelling.

24.04.18 FRONT LINE

Wednesday. Quiet day on our front. 3^rd C G relieved 2^nd Bn I G on our LEFT. Our artillery put down frequent counter preparations. Hostile artillery slight.

[Bardess]

[andymr1]

Diane this is gold!!!! Thanks soooo much.The casualty report shows all four Grenadier Guards including my relative Sgt H Hackett. It's good to see something 'official'. I will update my H Hackett web site as soon as I can with this info.

Is it OK to reproduce the casualty report or is it under any kind of copyright/protection?

Cannot thank you enough for this information and for responding so quickly.

Thanks again.

Andy

[Bardess]

Hi Andy

I bought the war diary from TNA. I would imagine that you can transcribe it but not use the actual image.

Thought you might be pleased

[andymr1]

Understood, many thanks.

Andy

[andymr1]

On the line below;

22.04.18 FRONT LINE

Monday. Lieut ROLFE was killed by an enemy shell during the night. Heavy enemy bombardment with gas and HE.

Could anyone tell me what HE stands for?

Thanks in advance.

Andy

[Cameron2165]

Hi Andy,

High Explosive.

Regards Cam

[andymr1]

Cheers Cam, much appreciated.

andy

Hi Andy,

High Explosive.

Regards Cam

[Max (UK)]

Hi Andy

I enjoyed looking at your page, especially as you have found some photos of the men. My Great Grandad was Denis McEvoy MM, mentioned in this thread. It is great to see pictures of men he probably knew. He was injured on the night of 22nd April and declared as missing, until the next day he had dragged himself to safety and was put in Military hospital.

Thanks mate

Max.

[andymr1]

Thanks Max, apologies for not responding sooner. I've been very lucky finding pictures of two of the lads. Shame I cant find one of Raymond Rolfe.

I will keep looking.

Noticed your Grandads name mentioned in the war diary excerpt.

Keep in touch

Thanks again.