Basic Details Surname Whitham Forenames Wilbert Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Wilbert Spencer Dewhirst War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He worked as a baker before he enlisted in June 1916. He is also commemorated on IWM 2224 and 2670. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Durham Light Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Town of burial Wancourt Cemetery Hibers Trench British Military Cemetery Year of death 1917 Month of death April Day of death 10 Age at death 19 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action