On this day 19th June 1918 – John Robert De Roche is killed aged 19

93840 Pte John Robert De Roche was the son of Charles Thomas and Christina De Roche of Monkwearmouth in Sunderland.

John was mobilised in the summer of 1917 and only served overseas with the 1/6th Battalion.

 

He is buried in FOUQUIERES CHURCHYARD EXTENSION.

 

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