Robert James Rout

Born 5^th April 1889, Dedham, Essex

Son of Henry and Ada Rout, Crown Street, Dedham, Colchester

Joined the City of London Police 22^nd September 1910

Warrant Number 7724

Collar Number A61

Left to rejoin HM Forces 5^th August 1914

Private, 2^nd Battalion, Grenadier Guards

Service Number 13369

Died of wounds 26^th December 1914, near Bethune, aged 25 years

Buried Bethune Town Cemetery, France