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Imitating his older brother Napoleon, he had given false information to cover his tracks in case he changed his mind along the way; a common practice at the time. Napoleon had enlisted a month earlier (regimental number 62075) as ""Joseph Lavigne"", his mother's surname, and deserted just before the unit embarked for England. Rodolphe, on the other hand, honored his commitment to the ultimate sacrifice. He was killed in action by a bullet to the abdomen while on a task force.
Digital gallery of Private Rodolphe Larocque
Digital gallery of
Private Rodolphe Larocque
Digital gallery of
Private Rodolphe Larocque
Digital gallery of
Private Rodolphe Larocque
Digital gallery of
Private Rodolphe Larocque
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In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 116 of the First World War Book of Remembrance.
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ELZENWALLE BRASSERIE CEMETERY Belgium
ELZENWALLE BRASSERIE CEMETERY is located 5 Km south west of Ieper town centre, on the Kemmelseweg, a road connecting Ieper to Kemmel (N331).
From Ieper town centre the Kemmelseweg is reached via the Rijselsestraat, through the Lille Gate (Rijselpoort), and straight on towards Armentieres (N365). 900 m after the crossroads is the right hand turning onto the Kemmelseweg. (Made prominent by a railway level crossing).
The ELZENWALLE BRASSERIE CEMETERY lies 4 Km along the Kemmelseweg on the right hand side of the road.
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