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We remember John George Wilkinson
We remember John George Wilkinson
Timeline
Timeline
1890
birth
United Kingdom
Source:8868698
25th October 1890
1901
location
11 Toppings Row. Boldon Colliery, Hedworth, Co. Durham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8868716
2nd April 1901
1911
employment
Electric Haulage Lad Coal Miner Under Ground
United Kingdom
Source:8868718
2nd April 1911
1911
location
2 New Street, Boldon Colliery, Co. Durham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8868718
2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 20
Source:8868698
7th September 1914
1914
employment
Coal Miner
United Kingdom
Source:8868698
7th September 1914
1914
enlistment
Boldon Colliery, Co. Durham
United Kingdom
Source:8868698
7th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
14156
Durham Light Infantry
Source:8868698
1st November 1914
1915
hospitalisation
Gun Shot Wound to wrist
Hospital/Institution
Source:8868860
30th September 1915
1916
children
Mary Jane Wilkinson
Source:8868698
7th March 1916
1916
service
British Army
Sergeant
Durham Light Infantry
15th Battalion
Source:8868698
24th December 1916
1917
commission
Temporary
Source:8868698
26th June 1917
1917
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Durham Light Infantry
15th Battalion
Source:8868698
26th June 1917
1917
location
15 Co-operative Terrace, Boldon Colliery, Co. Durham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8868698
25th October 1917
education
St. Hilda's School
South Shields
United Kingdom
Source:8868698
marriage
Bertha Wilkinson nee Robinson
Source:8868698
1917
death
Died of wounds
Died at No.2 Canadian Casualty Clearing Station
Source:8868703
Source:8868698
25th October 1917
burial
XXII. C. 6
Source:8868703
sibling
Phillip M Wilkinson
Source:8868716
sibling
James Wilkinson
Source:8868716
sibling
Ernest Wilkinson
Source:8868718
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John George |
| Initials | JG |
| Last Name | Wilkinson |
| Source | 4756976 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Toppings Row. Boldon Colliery, Hedworth, Co. Durham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1901 | |
| 15 Co-operative Terrace, Boldon Colliery, Co. Durham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 25th October 1917 | |
| 2 New Street, Boldon Colliery, Co. Durham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 14156 | Durham Light Infantry | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | Durham Light Infantry | 15th Battalion | Sergeant | ||
| British Army | Durham Light Infantry | 15th Battalion | Second Lieutenant |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Jane Wilkinson | daughter | 7th March 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josiah Wilkinson | father | ||
| Mary J Wilkinson | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phillip M Wilkinson | brother | ||
| James Wilkinson | brother | ||
| Ernest Wilkinson | brother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bertha Wilkinson nee Robinson | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-07 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-07 | Baptist |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission Entry | Alun44477 | |
| Ancestry link to 1901 census | Alun44477 | |
| Ancestry Link to 1911 Census | Alun44477 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait of J G Wilkinson | Alun44477 | |
| Casualty Form - Active Service | Alun44477 |
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