In Memory Of

ROACH, MATTHEW

Service Details
Age:
 28
Date of Birth:
 1888-02-17
Rank:
 Captain
Unit:
 225th Tunnelling Coy.
Regiment:
 Royal Engineers
Date of Death:
 1916-07-02
Cause of Death:
 Killed in action
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
 Bay 1.
Cemetery:
 ARRAS MEMORIAL
Localitly:
 Pas de Calais
Country:
 France
Additional Information
Decorations:
 M C
Citations:
 EG Sup 17 April 1916 pg. 730 - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On learning that the enemy were about to blow in a mine gallery, he awaited them with his revolver. Later he was ordered to blow in the enemy trenches. At great risk he carried the charge with lighted fuse and placed it in position. Later, at further great risk, he descended to ascertain results. He was incapacitated by fumes and drawn up. He refused, however, to leave the trench before ordinary relief."
Son of William and Ann Roach, of Park Villas, Newlyn W., Cornwall. Born Towednack, Cornwall, England. ref. South African Roll of Honour 1914-1918