Service Details
Name:
 WHELAN
Given Name:
 MAURICE ESMOND
Initials:
 M E
Rank:
 Lieutenant
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Regiment:
 South African Infantry
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Unit:
 2nd Regt.
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Unit 2:
 "D" Coy.
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Date of Death:
 1918-10-18
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Cause of Death:
 Died of wounds, received 17th October
Decorations:
 M C
Citations:
 LG Sup 26 July 1917 pg. 7651 - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in leading his men with the utmost dash and disregard of personal danger during an attack. Though severely wounded by our own barrage, he remained in command until completely exhausted, setting a splendid example to all."
Additional
Information:
Son of George Whelan, of Circus Place, London Wall, London
Commemoration
Country:
 France
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Locality:
 Somme
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Cemetery:
 ROISEL COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION
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Grave Reference:
 II. B. 20.

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