Ken Rose
- Batt -
- Unit -
- Section -
- Date of Birth -
- Age -
Add to this record?
If you have photographs, documents or information that can contribute to this record, you can upload here
ContributeSource: Leicestershire War Memorials Project. The following was kindly provided by Geoff Rose in 2016:
On the 24th June 1940 Ken joined the Leicestershire Regiment. After D-Day he saw overseas military service and was wounded whilst serving in Holland. After a period of recovery he was sent back on active service. Private, 4863433, K. Rose was killed in action on the 24th March 1945, whilst serving with the 1st Battalion, The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders).
Ken Rose is buried in the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Germany. (Grave 52. A. 16). He is commemorated on the War Memorial at Thurmaston.
Leicestershire Project Findings
- Conflict - World War II
