Roll of Honour: Person Info
Personal Details
| Service No: | 1601 |
| Rank: | Private |
| Last Name: | BAXTER |
| First Name: | EDWARD ROOKSBY |
| Initials: | E R |
| Born: | Unknown |
Death Details
| Date of Death: | 1916-10-12 |
| Age at Death: | 23 |
| Cause of Death: | Killed in action. On the 12th October 1916, the 2nd and 4th S.A.I. attacked Snag and Tail Trenches. The assault died away because of machine guns nests, placed well back in prepared positions, which caught the attacking waves at long range. |
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