Lawrence Rowntree
1895–1917 (age 22)
Biography
Lawrence Rowntree, born in 1895 into a family known for philanthropy, devoted himself to military service when the Great War began, seeking to play his part in the defense of others.
He paid the ultimate price in 1917, and his grave at Vlamertinghe New Military Cemetery marks the place where his commitment to duty is respectfully remembered.