| Regimental number | 2240 |
| Place of birth | Leytonstone England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Schoolmaster |
| Address | Walmer, Mills Street, Hampton, Victoria |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, W.E.L'Oste Rolfe, Walmer, Mills Street, Hampton, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 60th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/77/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 59th Battalion |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations of 26th September 1917, at Polygon Wood this Lance Corporal was attached to the 56th Battalion as Intelligence Policeman and rendered valuable services in securing information about the enemy. he went over with the attacking waves and searched the dugouts in his sector and secured a quantity of intelligence material which he despatched to the rear. This proved to be of great value. Lance Corporal ROLFE showed great initiative and devotion to duty throughout the fight, and on hearing that two other Intelligence Policeman had become casualties undertook the searching of all dugouts in their sectors. This devotion to duty resulted int he securing of useful information about the enemy of immediate value. Lance Corporal ROLFE continued his work although slightly wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
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