Guards Division   

A World War One Living History Organization

In Remembrance

Drummer Eric W. Roe, 14367

    Private/Drummer Eric William Roe served with No. 2 Company of the 2nd Battalion, Grenadier Guards in France.  He was killed on action sometime between September 14, 1914 and September 16, 1914.  Below is the second page of a letter Capt. Bernard Gordon Lennox sent to Roe's parents after his death.  Capt. Bernard Gordon Lennox was the commanding officer of No. 2 Company and killed within the first months of the war as well. Unfortunately, the first page of his letter has been lost.  Lest we not forget the sacrifice both Drummer/Private Roe and Capt. Lennox made while serving No. 2 Co'y, 2nd Batt., Grenadier Guards.

Both the letter and photograph are courtesy of Sharon Witherden, great grand niece of Eric William Roe.  Thank you.

Lest we forget...