See also
William WHIPP, 1893, age 22, William PAINTING and William WHIPP
| Name: | William WHIPP |
| Sex: | Male |
| Father: | David WHIPP (1849-1909) |
| Mother: | Isabella WILKINS (1852-1892) |
| Note: | 1871 census (2nd April) states age as 4 months. 5th Jan 1887 join the Royal Berkshire Regiment, Service No. 1992 giving age as 17 years and 10 months! . Regiment fought in Battle of Tofrek in the Sudan in 1885. They were later awarded the battle honours of 'Suakin 1885' 'and 'Tofrek'. After leaving the Sudan half of the battalion went to Malta, with the other half going to Cyprus. |
| Birth | 1871 | Faringdon Berkshire |
| Baptism | 26 Feb 1871 (age 0) | Faringdon, Berkshire, England |
| 1871 census (2nd April) states age as 4 months | ||
| Occupation | Soldier | |
| Death | 15 Jan 1893 (age 21-22) | Malta. |
| A Private in the 3rd Militia Battalion, Royal Berkshire Regiment | ||
| Burial | Pieta Military Cemetery, Malta Plot 2 Row 18A Grave 7. | |
1871 census (2nd April) states age as 4 months. 5th Jan 1887 join the Royal Berkshire Regiment, Service No. 1992 giving age as 17 years and 10 months! . Regiment fought in Battle of Tofrek in the Sudan in 1885. They were later awarded the battle honours of 'Suakin 1885' 'and 'Tofrek'. After leaving the Sudan half of the battalion went to Malta, with the other half going to Cyprus.