Wildman, John –

Son of John Thomas and Mary Wildman (nee Eckersley), of Lea Farm, Highfield, Farnworth, Lancashire. Recorded as John William Wildman in F&WJ. Memorial in Farnworth (St. James) Churchyard.

Personal details

  • Surname: Wildman
  • Forename: John
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Farnworth, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Farnworth, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 22
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: August 21st, 1915
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 1st (Regular) Battalion.
  • Service number: 19077
  • Regiment: Border Regiment
  • Enlistment date: January 7th, 1915 - 1915-01-07
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: Not known
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 08/01/1915
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7f
  • Bolton Chronicle: 25/09/1915 02/10/1915
  • Farnworth and Worsley Journal entries: 24/09/1915 19/11/1915 05/01/1917 06/07/1917 23/08/1918

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