Basic Details Surname Whitham Forenames S Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Samuel War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was married with a child - Albert, who was killed in WW2 and is commemorated on 2224 and 2718. Samuel is also commemorated on IWM 2224 and possibly on 2670 as well as the Menin Gate. 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 Prince of Wales's Leinster Regiment (Royal Canadians) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Ypres Year of death 1917 Month of death June Day of death 17 Age at death 29 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action