Basic Details
Surname
Whately
Forenames
Richard Herschel
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Served or died
Died
Notes
His biography on the college website states: ‘Richard Herschel was born in Kensington, the second son of Henry Arthur Whateley and his wife, Margaret Alice Edith. His father was a solicitor who lived in Laurel Lodge, Dancers Hill, Barnet, Middlesex for many years. Richard was educated at Eton and came up to Christ Church in 1913. He joined the 5th Rifle Brigade [The Prince Consort’s Own] in November 1914 and was killed in action on or about 25 August 1916. His name is on Panel 129 on the Loos Memorial. Probate was granted to his father on 16 October 1917. He left £2042-3s-6d.
Primary Service
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Death and Burial details
Country of death
France
Town of death
Loos
Year of death
1916
Month of death
August
Day of death
25
Age at death
22
Manner of death reference
Missing