Wilkins, Norman –

Son of Lambert Wilkins and Mrs. Wilkins, of 21, Hopefield Street, Bolton, Lancashire, and formerly of 18, Higher Swan Lane, Bolton, Lancashire. A sniper and bomb thrower.

Personal details

  • Surname: Wilkins
  • Forename: Norman
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 19
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: September 29th, 1915
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Lance Corporal
  • Unit: 1st (Regular) Battalion.
  • Service number: R/8113
  • Regiment: King's Royal Rifle Corps
  • Enlistment date: December 12th, 1914 - 1914-12-12
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

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

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 15/10/1915 19/11/1915 29/09/1916
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6h* 10a* 5g

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