Wilkins, Thomas –

Son of James and Martha Jane Wilkins, of 150, Cemetery Road, Farnworth, Lancashire. Reported missing since 18/08/1916 and subsequently presumed killed.

Wilkinson, Joseph –

Son of Edward and Elizabeth Ann Wilkinson, of 36, King Street, Farnworth, Lancashire. Reported taken prisoner of war by the Germans on 30/11/1917 and later presumed to have been killed. Memorial in Farnworth Cemetery.

Williams, Samuel –

Son of George and Betty Williams, of 163, Ellesmere Street, Farnworth, Lancashire; husband of Mrs. Williams, of 132, St. Germain Street, Farnworth, Lancashire. Died from peritonitis following an operation for appendicitis. Memorial in Farnworth Cemetery. Reported as Loyal North Lancashire Regiment in F&WJ.

Wilson, Charles –

Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson, of 19, St. John’s Street. Kearsley, Lancashire. Enlisted May 1916.

Wolstencroft, Robert –

Son of the late Robert and Sarah Ann Wolstencroft, of 74, Bolton Road, Kearsley, Lancashire. Joined up March 1917.