Basic Details
Surname
Hensley
Forenames
Wilfred H
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
Wilfred Henry
Served or died
Died
Notes
The College website (see references) provides the following additional information: 'Came up in 1913 to read Theology, but did not graduate. Military Service: Captain 6th Battalion, Somerset Light Infantry. Died 21 March 1918 in the German breakthrough south of St Quentin, 1st Battle of the Somme 1918. Initially reported as “Missing” in April 1918. Death was not confirmed until August 1918 following the British advance.
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
Near St Quentin
Country of burial
Not Stated on Memorial
Cemetery
Not Stated on Memorial
Year of death
1918
Month of death
March
Day of death
21
Manner of death as stated
Not Stated on Memorial
Manner of death reference
Missing
Personal Details
Occupation
Not Stated on Memorial