Rank: Second Lieutenant
Regiment: 2nd Battalion, Highland Light Infantry
Parents: Fuller Whistler & Mrs Gwenllian Annie Whistler (nee Robinson)
Address: Caldbec House, Battle
Other Info: In October 1914 he was wounded when serving with his father’s regiment in France. According to CWGC, Ralfe died aged 21 on 28th April 1917. He is remembered at Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, grave reference: VI.D.7
An article published in the Hastings & St Leonards Observer dated 5th December 1914 reports: “Mr. Fuller Whistler has received an interesting letter from his son, Second Lieutenant Ralph (sic) Whistler, who is on active service with his regiment, the Highland Light Infantry.
He describes his recent narrow escape from death while on duty. He was knocked over by a bullett, which penetrated his great coat, his tunic and his order book, which was in his left breast pocket. Subsequently the Lieutenant found the bullet lying in his pocket, and has sent it home to his mother as a souvenir.
It will be remembered that the gallant Lieutenant was wounded early in October, and he only returned to the Front about three weeks ago.’
More information about Ralfe can be read on the King’s School Canterbury Roll of Honour.
Published: October 1914 & December 1914
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