In Memory Of
WHELAN, MAURICE ESMOND
Service Details
Date of Birth:
-0001-11-30
Rank:
Lieutenant
Unit:
2nd Regt.
Unit 2:
"D" Coy.
Regiment:
South African Infantry
Date of Death:
1918-10-18
Cause of Death:
Died of wounds, received 17th October
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
II. B. 20.
Cemetery:
ROISEL COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION
Localitly:
Somme
Country:
France
Additional Information
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."
Son of George Whelan, of Circus Place, London Wall, London
