Born Louth, Lincolnshire, 9 Jun 1899. His surname is variously spelt Worsop and Worsap. His middle name is Whelbourne, but spelt as Welborn in some records.
Son of Benjamin Whelbourne Worsop (1873-1955) and Emma Jane ladlow (1876-1949), of 11, Bromley Street, Hull (1911 Census) and 90, Melrose Street, Anlany Road, Hull (War Pension address). Son of an Oil Mill labourer. He had younger siblings, Herbert and Gladys.
He enlisted South Lincolnshire. Served with the Northumberland Fusiliers, 1st/6th Bn. Presumed died on 11/04/1918, aged 18. Buried in France
His army effects were left to his father, Benjamin.
First name:
Benjamin Whelbourne
Military Number:
69239
Rank:
Private
Date Died
11/04/1918
Place died:
CROIX-DU-BAC BRITISH CEMETERY, STEENWERCK, FRANCE
Age:
18
