Roland Erasmus Philipps (27 February 1890 - 7 July 1916) was a writer and a leading Scout. He was the second son of John Philipps, 1st Viscount St Davids and his wife, Leonora Gerstenberg. He was educated at Twyford School, Winchester College and New College, Oxford. In July 1912 he was appointed Assistant District Commissioner for East London. In 1913 he was appointed Commissioner for northeast London, and in November 1913 he was made responsible for all of East London. In 1916 he was awarded the Military Cross. He was killed on 7 July 1916 leading his men into action on the Western Front.