Lives of the First World War

We assume this is Wilfred when he enlisted wearing his Royal Fusiliers uniform. Wilfred enlisted in the Pals 2nd Sportsman's Battallion

Born in the Newton Abbot Workhouse.

Wilfred died in 1973 in St Ann's Hospice, Heald Green, Greater Manchester.

Cyril was Wilfred and Gladys' only child

Confirms Wilfred was discharged as a result of being unfit for further service.

Wilfred is living with his aunt and cousin at 65 Treville St, Plymouth, Devon.

Wilfred marries Gladys May Gillard in the Registry Office in Barton-Upon-Irwell, Manchester

Image of Wilfred's Service Reference

Notice sent to Wilfred at an address in Plymouth.

Wilfred living at 4 Langham Place, Plymouth, Devon, with his Uncle Thomas Wheeler, Aunt Wilmot and cousins Thomas and Emily.

Bryanston Garage reference on departure in 1922

Employment Reference from Ribble Manufacturing in Manchester

Outside pages of Wilfred's Service Refefrence

Gladys died in the Bridgewater Hospital, Eccles when she was 71 years old. The causes of death are listed as: - Hypostatic Broncho Pneumonia – aspiratory pneumonia usually connected with elderly patients as a result of being bedridden. - Cerebral Thrombosis – caused by a clot, or blockage in the brain artery causing a stroke. - Arterio sclerosis – fatty plaque in the arteries Gladys’ death was registered by W W Wheeler, described as widower of the deceased, on the 2 January 1968. The address given is 70 Kingsway Park, Davyhulme. Gladys occupation is given of Wife of Wilfred William Wheeler Retired Blacksmith’s Striker (Electrical Engineers).

Taken in the garden at their home.

The Garrick was one of Wilfred's favourite haunts.