Private Walter Henman
Rank or Title
Date of Birth
24 Apr 1895
Date of Death
15 Sep 1916
War time / or Pre War occupation
Farm Labourer
Employer
Mr W. Ivory, Winch Hill Farm
Regiment
Medals Awarded
Service Number
19546
Place of Birth
King's Walden
World War I Address
Breachwood Green
Place of Death
Somme
Grave Location
No known grave
War Memorial Location
Soldier or Civilian
- Soldier
Source
The Luton News , 9th November 1916
Pte Walter Henman, 19546, 8th Battalion Bedfordshire Regiment, was killed in action on the Somme on September 15th, 1916. He was aged 21 and the second son of William and Alice Henman, of Breachwood Green, to die in France in 11 days.
Born on April 24th, 1895, Walter Henman had undergone 11 months of training at Ampthill before going to the Front in January 1916. Prior to enlistment he worked as a farm labourer for Mr W. Ivory at Winch Hill Farm, near Luton.
His older brother, L-Cpl Ellis Henman,1st Battalion Bedfordshire Regiment, was killed in action on the Somme on September 4th, 1916. He was aged 31 and married, and his widow was living at 46 Cobden Street, Luton.
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Author: Deejaya
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