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We remember Leonard William Vernon Wilkinson
We remember Leonard William Vernon Wilkinson
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1901
location
24 Pearman Street Lambeth London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6194407
1901
1915
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:4757527
14th June 1915
1915
service
British Army
PRIVATE
531606
London Regiment
15th lond Battalion
Source:4757527
14th June 1915 - 8th March 1919
1927
marriage
Margaret Elson
Source:4757527
30th May 1927
1929
children
John Vernon Wilkinson
Source:4757527
23rd June 1929
1932
children
Bob Wilkinson
Source:4757527
19th April 1932
1941
employment
Bank Manager
Barclays Bank
Highfields Branch, Leicester
United Kingdom
Source:4757527
20th April 1941 - 3rd June 1957
education
Wilson's Grammar School
London
United Kingdom
Source:6194407
service
British Army
Private
4067
London Regiment
Source:4757527
service
British Army
Private
531606
London Regiment
Source:4757527
sibling
George
Source:4757527
sibling
Arthur Wilkinson
Source:4757527
sibling
Emily Wilkinson
Source:4757527
1977
death
Not War Related
Old Age
Wakefield
United Kingdom
Source:4757527
13th April 1977
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Pearman Street Lambeth London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4067 | London Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 531606 | London Regiment | 15th lond Battalion | PRIVATE | |
| British Army | 531606 | London Regiment | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Vernon Wilkinson | son | 23rd June 1929 | |
| Bob Wilkinson | son | 19th April 1932 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Wilkinson | mother | ||
| Walter Wilkinson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George | brother | ||
| Arthur Wilkinson | brother | ||
| Emily Wilkinson | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Elson | wife | 30th May 1927 |
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Vernon and Margaret at weddingWritten on back of photo - 'not sure when but probably 50's at either cousin Peter or David's wedding'Contributed by:
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Vernon's pocket wallet with picture of MargaretVernon's pocket wallet with picture of Margaret with date on back of photograph 05/1925Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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15th County of London (Prince of Wales Own Civil Service Rifles)More about 15th County of London (Prince of Wales Own Civil Service Rifles)
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Leornard W. V. Wilkinson | CHRISTOPHER35752 | |
| Private Leonard W V Wilkinson | CHRISTOPHER35752 | |
| Later years | CHRISTOPHER35752 | |
| Family History | CHRISTOPHER35752 | |
| Battles | CHRISTOPHER35752 | |
| Channel crossing | CHRISTOPHER35752 | |
| Vernon and Margaret at wedding | CHRISTOPHER35752 | |
| Vernon and Margaret | CHRISTOPHER35752 | |
| Vernon's pocket wallet with picture of Margaret | CHRISTOPHER35752 | |
| Holiday photograph | CHRISTOPHER35752 | |
| Family wedding occasion | CHRISTOPHER35752 |
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