Walter's Story.
Birkenhead News 16 August 1916Well-Known Clan Line Employee
Believed to be Killed.
According to unofficial information that has been received by friends in Birkenhead Pte. Walter Whitby, of the 19th Battalion, K.L.R. (“Pals”), has been killed in action. No official intimation has yet been received. Pte. Whitby was an employee of the Clan Line for 12 years, being on the office staff, and resided with his parents at 45, Grange Mount. Pte. Whitby was a good sportsman, playing for St. Matthew’s Cricket Club, and for St. Mark’s Football Club. He was the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Whitby, and he has two other brothers.
As no word has been received from him for 10 weeks great anxiety has been felt for his safety, and Mr. and Mrs. Whitby would be obliged if any information regarding their son would be communicated to them.