Name
Geoffrey Craig Rose
2 Nov 1896
Conflict
First World War
Date of Death / Age
13/02/1915
19
Rank, Service Number & Service Details
Second Lieutenant
Seaforth Highlanders
Awards: Service Medals/Honour Awards
Not Yet Researched
Cemetery/Memorial: Name/Reference/Country
HAMPSTEAD (ST. JOHN) ADDITIONAL BURIAL GROUND
G.96
United Kingdom
Headstone Inscription
Not Researched
UK & Other Memorials
Aldenham School Memorial, Aldenham
Wartime Service
He was given a commission in 3rd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders on 14 Aug 1914.
He went to France on attachment to 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders in Nov 1914.
Died from septicaemia following wounds received 14/12/1914 near Wytschaete. He died in London on 13th Feb 1915.
Biography
Geoffrey Craig Rose was the elder son of Charles Edward, Author and dramatist, and Mary Greer Rose ( nee Connell). He was educated at Ovingdean Hall, Brighton and Aldenham. He was given a commission from the OTC to 3rd Seaforth Highlanders on 14 Aug 1914 and went to France in November 1914 and where he was attached to the Gordon Highlanders.
On 13th Feb 1915 he died in London from wounds received on 14th Dec 1914 near Wytschaete, Flanders while gallantly leading his men into action.
Acknowledgments
Neil Cooper
