Wilcock, Robert –

Son of John and Elizabeth Wilcock, of 84, Stewart Street, Halliwell, Bolton, Lancashire. Of 84, Newton Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Reservist mobilised at the outbreak of the war. Formerly Driver 914, Royal Field Artillery. Reported as WILCOX in BJ&G and BC.

Personal details

  • Surname: Wilcock
  • Forename: Robert
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 25
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: October 5th, 1920
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Bombardier
  • Unit: 5th (Reserve) Brigade.
  • Service number: 710176
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: November 7th, 1912 - 1912-11-07
  • Enlistment location: Not known
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

  • Service medals: St / V / BW
  • Silver War badge: 493753
  • Awards: M.M.

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Bolton (Heaton) Cemetery, Lancashire, UK
  • CWGC reference: 2. Y1. (C.H.). 14.

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 06/07/1917 26/07/1918
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6g* 6c
  • Bolton Chronicle: 06/07/1917

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