Born Sheffield, 1892. Son of Emily Pratt (1869-1933)and Robinson Bemrose (1867-1924), of 5, Harold’s Terrace, South Parade, Hull (1911 Census), Son of a draper’s Assistant. He worked as a Dock side Labourer. Enlisted in Hull. Served with the 23rd (Tyneside Scottish) Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers. Killed in action, on 12/09/1917, aged 25.
Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France. His army effects were left to his mother, Emily, who moved to Sheffield.
| Name | William Oscar Bemrose |
|---|---|
| Birth Place | Sheffield. 1892 |
| Death Date | 12 Sep 1917 |
| Death Place | Thiepval Memorial, France |
| Enlistment Place | Hull |
| Rank | Private |
| Regiment | Northumberland Fusiliers |
| Battalion | 23rd Battalion (Tyneside Scottish) |
| Regimental Number | 38067 |
| Type of Casualty | Killed in action |
| Theatre of War | Western European Theatre |
First name:
WILLIAM OSCAR
Military Number:
38067
Rank:
Private
Date Died
12/09/1917
Place died:
Thiepval Memorial, France
Age:
25
