Wheeler, Arthur

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KILLED IN ACTION ON THE WARRIOR. Among the brave lads who so gallantly gave their lives for their country in the great naval battle of Jutland is Arthur Wheeler, first-class stoker on H.M.S. Warrior, who was killed in action on Wednesday last week. According to the official report the Warrior was disabled during the battle, and after being towed for some time had to be abandoned by her crew. It was during the time this cruiser was in action that Stoker Wheeler was killed, and his name is added to the local roll of honour of those who have laid down their lives in the country's cause. Stoker Wheeler, who was the youngest son of Mr. F. Wheeler, of 6, Rodden Lake, was a bright typically happy sailor lad of 21 summers, and came home on furlough as late as the 12tj April last. On leaving school he started life at the Standard Office, and at the time the war broke out he was em- ployed as a cleaner at the G.W.R. engine- sheds, and was most popular among his mates. He responded to the call of his country on the 24th June last year, when his training in the engine-sheds qualified him for the position of stoker, and he soon became a first-class stoker. Now he has joined the band of heroes, and much sympathy is felt for his bereaved parents, who have received a formal letter from MR. A.J Balfour, in which he states: "The King commands me to assure you of the true sympathy of his Majesty and the Queen in you sorrow."	Somerset Standard 9 June 1916 via Spike Sheldon