Basic Details Surname Whiteley Forenames Oscar M Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Oscar Milton War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was married, with one son and had worked at a local brockworks before enlisting. He was killed accidentally whilst on duty. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lance Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Town of burial Calais Cemetery Baracques British Military Cemetery Year of death 1917 Month of death October Day of death 31 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Other