Son of Mr. W. Wilkinson, of 14, Boond Street, Greengate, Salford, Lancashire. Recorded on local memorials as “George”.
Wilkinson, William (George) –
Personal details
- Surname: Wilkinson
- Forename: William (George)
- Date of birth: Not known
- Birth place: Manchester, Lancashire
- Place of residence: Salford, Lancashire
- Gender: Male
- Age of death: 21
- Place of death: Not known
- Date of death: May 11th, 1916
- Casualty type: Not known
Service details
- Rank: Private
- Unit: 2nd (Regular) Battalion.
- Service number: 27729
- Regiment: Manchester Regiment
- Enlistment date: Not known
- Enlistment location: Manchester, Lancashire
- Conflict: WW1
Decorations
- Service medals: Not known
- Silver War badge: Not known
- Awards: Not known
Memorials
- CWS Soap Works WWI Plaque - Irlam (LOST)
- Irlam and Cadishead (Prince's Park) War Memorial - Irlam
- St. John the Baptist C.E. Church Memorial - Irlam
- CWGC Memorial: Authuile Military Cemetery, Authuille, Somme, France
- CWGC reference: C. 16.
Local newspaper entries
- Salford Advertiser/Salford Reporter entries: 03/06/1916