Basic Details Surname Wharton Forenames Wilfred Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Ernest Wilfred War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was a widower with 2 children who enlisted in August 1914. He was gassed at Hill 60 and is buried in the Divisional Cemtery. 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) The Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Ypres Country of burial Belgium Town of burial Vlamertinghe Cemetery Dickebusch Road Year of death 1915 Month of death May Day of death 5 Age at death 30 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action