Walter was born in Beverley in July 1892.
He was the son of George and Ada Brigham.
He enlisted in Beverley and served as a private in the 5th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment
Walter was mortally wounded near Ypres Belgium on 9 May 1915 and died of wounds at Boulogne Hospital.
his name is commemorated on the Beverley WW1 Memorial
First name:
WALTER
Military Number:
2160
Rank:
Private
Date Died
09/05/1915
Place died:
Wimereux Communal Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France
FLEMINGATE , BEVERLEY, EAST RIDING, YORKSHIRE, United Kingdom
Place Buried