Wilkinson, John (Jack) –

Son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilkinson, of 37, Third Avenue, Ferns Park, Bolton, Lancashire. Had his left leg shattered and subsequently amputated at No.2. Clearing Station. His brother George also served.

Personal details

  • Surname: Wilkinson
  • Forename: John (Jack)
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Not known
  • Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 22
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: July 15th, 1915
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 5th (Territorial) Battalion.
  • Service number: 2659
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

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

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord, France
  • CWGC reference: I. C. 123.

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 23/07/1915 06/08/1915 25/08/1916 25/08/1916 20/07/1917
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6g* S1a* 7d/g 8i* 6g
  • Farnworth and Worsley Journal entries: 23/07/1915

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