Wilson, Thomas (Tom) –

Son of Thomas Wilson, of 21, Bedford Street, Egerton, Turton, Lancashire. Enlisted June 1915. Formerly 20th Bn., Lancashire Fusiliers. Wounded by a shell in the arm and leg July 1916, resulting in amputation of the rigth leg.

Personal details

  • Surname: Wilson
  • Forename: Thomas (Tom)
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Not known
  • Place of residence: Egerton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: Not known
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: Not known
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 17th (1st South East Lancashire) (Service) Battalion. (Bury Bantams).
  • Service number: 19999
  • Regiment: Lancashire Fusiliers
  • Enlistment date: June 7th, 1915 - 1915-06-07
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: V / BW
  • Silver War badge: 212704
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Not known
  • CWGC reference: Not known

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 11/06/1915 04/08/1916
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7g 8g*

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