Basic Details Surname Whale Forenames A Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Arthur War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes The College website adds: 'He came up in 1907 from Shrewsbury School. His brother, G Whale, came up to Pembroke in 1905. Arthur was a Football blue. Commemorated at Thiepval Memorial.' Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) R. Fusiliers Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Fusiliers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lance Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Ovilliers, Somme Year of death 1916 Month of death August Day of death 3 Age at death 27