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We remember Wilson Littlewood
We remember Wilson Littlewood
Timeline
Timeline
1896
sibling
James Littlewood
Source:7612528
6th May 1896
1897
1897
location
11 Williamson Street, Holbeck, Leeds, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7612458
19th December 1897
1900
sibling
Jessie Littlewood
Source:7612528
19th March 1900
1901
dates
Age 3
Source:7612198
31st March 1901
1901
location
32 Willoughby Street, Holbeck, Leeds, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7612198
31st March 1901
1902
sibling
Annie Littlewood
Source:7612528
22nd June 1902
1907
sibling
Harry Littlewood
Source:7612528
3rd September 1907
1909
sibling
Agnes Littlewood
Source:7612528
21st July 1909
1911
dates
Age 13
Source:7612215
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Clerk
Leeds, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:7612215
2nd April 1911
1911
location
20 Crosby Terrace, Holbeck, Leeds, YOrkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7612215
2nd April 1911
1912
sibling
George Littlewood
Source:7612528
1st November 1912
1915
enlistment
Leeds, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:7612334
11th April 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
29592
West Yorkshire Regiment
Source:7612334
12th April 1915 - 15th May 1916
1915
employment
Iron Moulder
William Towler Ltd
Leeds, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:7612334
1915
1915
dates
Age 18
Source:7612334
15th December 1915
1915
location
43 Low Moor Side, Holbeck, Leeds, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7612334
15th December 1915
1916
service
British Army
Private
31416
Northumberland Fusiliers
3rd Battalion
Source:7612334
1916 - 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
31416
Northumberland Fusiliers
8th Battalion
Source:7612334
3rd November 1916 - 26th September 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Wilson was admitted to 7 General Hospital on 7 May 1917 with burns to the hand and face
Hospital/Institution
Source:7612334
7th May 1917 - 24th May 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
31416
Northumberland Fusiliers
23rd Battalion
Source:7612334
26th September 1917 - 22nd May 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
53767
West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own)
1/7th Battalion
Source:7064276
22nd May 1918 - 10th August 1918
1918
dates
Age 20
Source:7612439
10th August 1918
service
British Army
Private
53767
West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own)
Source:7064276
1918
death
Killed in Action
Wilson was killed in an air raid on 10th. The hut where he was; was completely destroyed by a bomb and he and 7 others were killed. He died an instantaneous death and did not suffer.
Belgium
Source:7064276
Source:7612416
Source:7612334
10th August 1918
burial
West-Vlaanderen
His body was buried in a cemetery close by (Hagle Dump Cemetery)
Belgium
Plot 2, Row F, Grave 9
Source:7064276
Source:7612416
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Wilson |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Littlewood |
| Source | 2679481 |
| First Names | Wilson |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Littlewood |
| Source | 7612334 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Williamson Street, Holbeck, Leeds, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | 19th December 1897 | |
| 20 Crosby Terrace, Holbeck, Leeds, YOrkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 32 Willoughby Street, Holbeck, Leeds, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 43 Low Moor Side, Holbeck, Leeds, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 15th December 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 53767 | West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own) | Private | ||
| British Army | 31416 | Northumberland Fusiliers | 8th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 31416 | Northumberland Fusiliers | 23rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 31416 | Northumberland Fusiliers | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 29592 | West Yorkshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 53767 | West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own) | 1/7th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Wilson Littlewood | father | ||
| Agnes Emma Vine | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Littlewood | brother | 1st November 1912 | |
| Jessie Littlewood | sister | 19th March 1900 | |
| James Littlewood | brother | 6th May 1896 | |
| Annie Littlewood | sister | 22nd June 1902 | |
| Harry Littlewood | brother | 3rd September 1907 | |
| Agnes Littlewood | sister | 21st July 1909 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-15 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1898-01-19 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Your Son has been KilledLetter form the Army Chaplin to my great grandmother Agnes Littlewood informing her of her son's death and burialContributed by:
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1996 letter from the MoDInformation received on Wilson's military service following a request for information from the MoD back in 1996Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Wayne19719 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Wayne19719 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Wayne19719 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Wayne19719 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Wayne19719 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Baptism Record for Wilson Littlewood | Wayne19719 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson Littlewood in Uniform | Wayne19719 | |
| Wilson Littlewood | Wayne19719 | |
| Your Son has been Killed | Wayne19719 | |
| Wilson's Headstone | Wayne19719 | |
| 1996 letter from the MoD | Wayne19719 | |
| Birth Certificate for Wilson Littlewood | Wayne19719 | |
| Death Certificate for Wilson | Wayne19719 | |
| Family group sheet | Wayne19719 |
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