Basic Details
Surname
Limpus
Forenames
B H
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
Bernard Henry
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
The Keble College website (see References) states: 'Entered College in Michaelmas Term, 1894. An actor and a member of The Ben Greet Players and F. R. Benson’s dramatic company. Commenced service in November 1914 into the 24th (Service) Battalion Royal Fusiliers, better known as the 2nd Sportsmen’s Battalion. Private. Killed in action in France, 12th March 1917.'
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Service (Primary - Stated)
Army
Unit (Primary - Stated)
Royal Fusiliers
Sub-unit (Primary - Stated)
24th (Service) Battalion, 2nd Sportsmen’s Battalion.
Rank / Title (Primary - Stated)
Private
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
Royal Fusiliers
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Private
Death and Burial details
Country of death
France
Year of death
1917
Month of death
March
Day of death
12
Age at death
40
Manner of death as stated
Killed in Action
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action