DEATHS.
ROCHFORT-BOYD - On the 23rd inst, at The Limes, Old Trafford, Manchester, Major George W. Rochfort-Boyd the Manchester Regiment, aged 36. The interact will take place at Tyrrell's pass. [Dublin Daily Express - Monday 26 October 1891, p.1]
The death took place suddenly on Friday, at Old Trafford, of Major G. W. W. Rochfort- Boyd, Adjutant of the 4th V.B. Manchester regiment, a post to which he was appointed just two years ago. The deceased officer joined the Manchester Regiment (old 96th) as Lieutenant in 1874, was promoted to Captain in 1881, and Major in 1890. He succeeded Captain Reay as Adjutant of the 4th V. B.M.R., on November 1st, 1889.
MAJOR ROCHFORT-BOYD served as Adjutant with the 2nd battalion of the Manchester Regiment throughout the Egyptian war of 1882, for which he received the medal and Khedive's star. He was deservedly popular with all ranks of the 9th Manchester, tempering his ideas of discipline with a courtesy which won for him the deepest respect as a gentleman and admiration for his general bearing as a soldier. [Volunteer Record & Shooting News - Saturday 31 October 1891, p.2]
The Late Major Rochfort-Boyd.—The remains of the late Major Warren Woods Rochfort- Boyd, adjutant of the 4th Volunteer Battalion Manchester Regiment, were yesterday afternoon removed from The Limes, Seymour-grove, Old Trafford, with military honours, to the headquarters of the regiment, Burlington-street, Manchester, where the first part of the funeral service was read, and an address given by the Rev. D. Dorrity, after which the coffin was was taken via Holyhead to Tyrellspass, West Meath, where the interment takes place to-day. The ceremony yesterday was of impressive and imposing character. About 500 Regulars and Volunteers attended. The body was borne from the deceased's residence on a gun carriage sent from Hulme Barracks, and drawn by four black horses, The helmet, sword, and waistbelt of the deceased were placed upon the coffin, but were almost hidden from view by the beautiful floral wreaths, which extended from head to foot. The Union Jack was also wound around it, and the deceased's black charger was led in rear of the gun carriage, followed by 20 men carrying wreaths. The procession was headed large body of men of the East Yorkshire Regiment. Then came the bands of the East Yorkshire and the 4th Volunteer Battalion Manchester Regiment, which played the "Dead March" from "Saul" alternately during the procession to Burlington-street. Behind the bands were the officers and men of the Volunteer Battalion, and a large number officers, non-commissioned officers, and men who had attended to pay their last tribute of respect to the deceased. The following ladies and gentlemen also sent their private carriages ... [Manchester Courier - Wednesday 28 October 1891, p.6]
ROCHFORT-BOYD - On the 23rd inst, at The Limes, Old Trafford, Manchester, Major George W. Rochfort-Boyd the Manchester Regiment, aged 36. The interact will take place at Tyrrell's pass. [Dublin Daily Express - Monday 26 October 1891, p.1]
The death took place suddenly on Friday, at Old Trafford, of Major G. W. W. Rochfort- Boyd, Adjutant of the 4th V.B. Manchester regiment, a post to which he was appointed just two years ago. The deceased officer joined the Manchester Regiment (old 96th) as Lieutenant in 1874, was promoted to Captain in 1881, and Major in 1890. He succeeded Captain Reay as Adjutant of the 4th V. B.M.R., on November 1st, 1889.
MAJOR ROCHFORT-BOYD served as Adjutant with the 2nd battalion of the Manchester Regiment throughout the Egyptian war of 1882, for which he received the medal and Khedive's star. He was deservedly popular with all ranks of the 9th Manchester, tempering his ideas of discipline with a courtesy which won for him the deepest respect as a gentleman and admiration for his general bearing as a soldier. [Volunteer Record & Shooting News - Saturday 31 October 1891, p.2]
The Late Major Rochfort-Boyd.—The remains of the late Major Warren Woods Rochfort- Boyd, adjutant of the 4th Volunteer Battalion Manchester Regiment, were yesterday afternoon removed from The Limes, Seymour-grove, Old Trafford, with military honours, to the headquarters of the regiment, Burlington-street, Manchester, where the first part of the funeral service was read, and an address given by the Rev. D. Dorrity, after which the coffin was was taken via Holyhead to Tyrellspass, West Meath, where the interment takes place to-day. The ceremony yesterday was of impressive and imposing character. About 500 Regulars and Volunteers attended. The body was borne from the deceased's residence on a gun carriage sent from Hulme Barracks, and drawn by four black horses, The helmet, sword, and waistbelt of the deceased were placed upon the coffin, but were almost hidden from view by the beautiful floral wreaths, which extended from head to foot. The Union Jack was also wound around it, and the deceased's black charger was led in rear of the gun carriage, followed by 20 men carrying wreaths. The procession was headed large body of men of the East Yorkshire Regiment. Then came the bands of the East Yorkshire and the 4th Volunteer Battalion Manchester Regiment, which played the "Dead March" from "Saul" alternately during the procession to Burlington-street. Behind the bands were the officers and men of the Volunteer Battalion, and a large number officers, non-commissioned officers, and men who had attended to pay their last tribute of respect to the deceased. The following ladies and gentlemen also sent their private carriages ... [Manchester Courier - Wednesday 28 October 1891, p.6]
DEATHS.
ROCHFORT-BOYD - On the 23rd inst, at The Limes, Old Trafford, Manchester, Major George W. Rochfort-Boyd the Manchester Regiment, aged 36. The interact will take place at Tyrrell's pass. [Dublin Daily Express - Monday 26 October 1891, p.1]
The death took place suddenly on Friday, at Old Trafford, of Major G. W. W. Rochfort- Boyd, Adjutant of the 4th V.B. Manchester regiment, a post to which he was appointed just two years ago. The deceased officer joined the Manchester Regiment (old 96th) as Lieutenant in 1874, was promoted to Captain in 1881, and Major in 1890. He succeeded Captain Reay as Adjutant of the 4th V. B.M.R., on November 1st, 1889.
MAJOR ROCHFORT-BOYD served as Adjutant with the 2nd battalion of the Manchester Regiment throughout the Egyptian war of 1882, for which he received the medal and Khedive's star. He was deservedly popular with all ranks of the 9th Manchester, tempering his ideas of discipline with a courtesy which won for him the deepest respect as a gentleman and admiration for his general bearing as a soldier. [Volunteer Record & Shooting News - Saturday 31 October 1891, p.2]
The Late Major Rochfort-Boyd.—The remains of the late Major Warren Woods Rochfort- Boyd, adjutant of the 4th Volunteer Battalion Manchester Regiment, were yesterday afternoon removed from The Limes, Seymour-grove, Old Trafford, with military honours, to the headquarters of the regiment, Burlington-street, Manchester, where the first part of the funeral service was read, and an address given by the Rev. D. Dorrity, after which the coffin was was taken via Holyhead to Tyrellspass, West Meath, where the interment takes place to-day. The ceremony yesterday was of impressive and imposing character. About 500 Regulars and Volunteers attended. The body was borne from the deceased's residence on a gun carriage sent from Hulme Barracks, and drawn by four black horses, The helmet, sword, and waistbelt of the deceased were placed upon the coffin, but were almost hidden from view by the beautiful floral wreaths, which extended from head to foot. The Union Jack was also wound around it, and the deceased's black charger was led in rear of the gun carriage, followed by 20 men carrying wreaths. The procession was headed large body of men of the East Yorkshire Regiment. Then came the bands of the East Yorkshire and the 4th Volunteer Battalion Manchester Regiment, which played the "Dead March" from "Saul" alternately during the procession to Burlington-street. Behind the bands were the officers and men of the Volunteer Battalion, and a large number officers, non-commissioned officers, and men who had attended to pay their last tribute of respect to the deceased. The following ladies and gentlemen also sent their private carriages ... [Manchester Courier - Wednesday 28 October 1891, p.6]
ROCHFORT-BOYD - On the 23rd inst, at The Limes, Old Trafford, Manchester, Major George W. Rochfort-Boyd the Manchester Regiment, aged 36. The interact will take place at Tyrrell's pass. [Dublin Daily Express - Monday 26 October 1891, p.1]
The death took place suddenly on Friday, at Old Trafford, of Major G. W. W. Rochfort- Boyd, Adjutant of the 4th V.B. Manchester regiment, a post to which he was appointed just two years ago. The deceased officer joined the Manchester Regiment (old 96th) as Lieutenant in 1874, was promoted to Captain in 1881, and Major in 1890. He succeeded Captain Reay as Adjutant of the 4th V. B.M.R., on November 1st, 1889.
MAJOR ROCHFORT-BOYD served as Adjutant with the 2nd battalion of the Manchester Regiment throughout the Egyptian war of 1882, for which he received the medal and Khedive's star. He was deservedly popular with all ranks of the 9th Manchester, tempering his ideas of discipline with a courtesy which won for him the deepest respect as a gentleman and admiration for his general bearing as a soldier. [Volunteer Record & Shooting News - Saturday 31 October 1891, p.2]
The Late Major Rochfort-Boyd.—The remains of the late Major Warren Woods Rochfort- Boyd, adjutant of the 4th Volunteer Battalion Manchester Regiment, were yesterday afternoon removed from The Limes, Seymour-grove, Old Trafford, with military honours, to the headquarters of the regiment, Burlington-street, Manchester, where the first part of the funeral service was read, and an address given by the Rev. D. Dorrity, after which the coffin was was taken via Holyhead to Tyrellspass, West Meath, where the interment takes place to-day. The ceremony yesterday was of impressive and imposing character. About 500 Regulars and Volunteers attended. The body was borne from the deceased's residence on a gun carriage sent from Hulme Barracks, and drawn by four black horses, The helmet, sword, and waistbelt of the deceased were placed upon the coffin, but were almost hidden from view by the beautiful floral wreaths, which extended from head to foot. The Union Jack was also wound around it, and the deceased's black charger was led in rear of the gun carriage, followed by 20 men carrying wreaths. The procession was headed large body of men of the East Yorkshire Regiment. Then came the bands of the East Yorkshire and the 4th Volunteer Battalion Manchester Regiment, which played the "Dead March" from "Saul" alternately during the procession to Burlington-street. Behind the bands were the officers and men of the Volunteer Battalion, and a large number officers, non-commissioned officers, and men who had attended to pay their last tribute of respect to the deceased. The following ladies and gentlemen also sent their private carriages ... [Manchester Courier - Wednesday 28 October 1891, p.6]
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