Basic Details Surname Whelan Forenames William A Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative surname Whelan Alternative forename William Alfred War Second World War - civilians Served or died Died Notes Lived at 12 Laureate Terrace, Exning. Son of William Francis and Elizabeth Whelan. Died at work at Hepworth, High Street, Newmarket. Buried: Newmarket NG K227. Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Newmarket Country of burial England Town of burial Newmarket Cemetery Newmarket Cemetery Year of death 1941 Month of death February Day of death 18 Age at death 17 Manner of death as stated Killed by enemy action (the High Street bombing raid) Manner of death reference Other