Basic Details
Surname
Wodehouse
Forenames
Arthur Powys
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
Born Nottingham 2nd June 1881,enlisted in Army 1902 made Captain by 1911, was Deputy Police Commander Calcutta in 1909. CWGC records him as having died serving in the Indian Political Department, attached to the 110th Mahratta Light Infantry; he is commemorated on Basra Memorial
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Rank / Title (Primary - Stated)
Captain
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
Commonwealth Armed Forces
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Captain
Death and Burial details
Country of death
Mesopotamia
Town of death
Ctesiphon
Year of death
1915
Month of death
November
Day of death
22
Age at death
34
Manner of death as stated
Killed In Action
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action
Personal Details
Address
Gotham
Relationships
Eldest son of Rev F A Wodehouse rector of Gotham 1882-1913