South Yorkshire Times, July 1st 1944
WHITHAM (CLEMITSHAW)
In loving memory of Wilfred, beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Clemitshaw of 206, Queen Street, Mexborough. Killed on active service in France, June 9th, 1944.
Far from his home and loved ones
Somewhere across the sea
Without farewell he fell asleep
With only memories for us to keep
He didn’t shun his country’s call
He gave his life – his all
He died the helpless to defend
A British Soldier’s noble end
From Mother and Dad, brothers and sisters
C.W.G.C.
Private Wilfred Witham
Service Number 5891134
2nd Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment
Date of Death: June 9th 1944
21 years old
Buried or commemorated at La Delivrande War Cemetery, Douvres IX. F. 10 France
Foster-son of Joe W. and Florence A. Clemitshaw of Mexborough
‘TIS A TOKEN OF LOVE AND REMEMBRANCE OF ONE WE SHALLNEVER FORGET. MAM AND DAD.