Private Fred Duroe
Army Number : 19802
Battalion : 2nd Battalion Sherwood Foresters (Notts & Derbys) Regiment.
Born at Hasland, Derbyshire. Son of William and Ann Duroe, of 244, Derby Road, Birdholme, Chesterfield, Derbyshire. He was a brickmaker’s labourer prior to enlisting at Chesterfield and went to France 18th August 1915. He was killed in action 9th February 1917, aged 30, during a raid on the German trenches at Mazingarbe, France.
kindly submitted by Richard Hill
Buried: Vermelles British Cemetery, France. Plot 5. Row C. Grave 27.
He is also commemorated St. Augustine’s Church, Birdhome roll of honour, Chesterfield.