Son of George Whelan, of Circus Place, London Wall, London
Delville Wood Rollcall (delvillewood.com): confirmed present in the SA Brigade's ranks 14/15 July 1916 -- "Lance Corporal Maurice E. WHELAN, 2nd SAI, C Coy - Was of the last South African group relieved on the 20th July at Delville Wood; Later awarded the Military Cross; Died of wounds (as Lieutenant) on the 18th October 1918 (Roisel Communal Cemetery Extension)"
LG Sup 26 July 1917 pg. 7651 - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in leading his men with the utmost dash and disregard of personal danger during an attack. Though severely wounded by our own barrage, he remained in command until completely exhausted, setting a splendid example to all."
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Delville Wood Rollcall (delvillewood.com)
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Lance Corporal Maurice E. WHELAN, 2nd SAI, C Coy - Was of the last South African group relieved on the 20th July at Delville Wood; Later awarded the Military Cross; Died of wounds (as Lieutenant) on the 18th October 1918 (Roisel Communal Cemetery Extension)
- South African War Graves Project open source ↗
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