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We remember Eyre Spenser Wilkinson
We remember Eyre Spenser Wilkinson
Timeline
Timeline
1890
birth
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31st July 1890
1916
dates
Age 25
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12th January 1916
1916
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Lieutenant
Royal Flying Corps
Source:9059896
12th January 1916
marriage
Elizabeth
Source:9059896
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Fusiliers
Source:4754210
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Lieutenant
Source:4754210
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Lieutenant
Source:4754210
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Fusiliers
Source:4754210
1916
death
Killed in Action
Eyre was an observer. On 12 January 1916 he was shot down and killed during a patrol over enemy lines
Source:9059896
Source:9644314
12th January 1916
burial
Nord
France
Source:9059896
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Eyre Spenser |
| Initials | ES |
| Last Name | Wilkinson |
| Source | 4754210 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Fusiliers | Lieutenant | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Lieutenant | ||||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Lieutenant | ||||
| British Army | Royal Fusiliers | Lieutenant | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Flying Corps | Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria A E Wilkinson | mother | ||
| Henry Spenser Wilkinson | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | wife |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Chairs that Stand Empty: The men behind the names on the Hulme Hall First World War MemorialMore about Chairs that Stand Empty: The men behind the names on the Hulme Hall First World War Memorial
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Charlotte33 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Chairs that Stand Empty | James126456 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Eyre Spencer Wilkinson | James126456 |
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