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We remember Rennie Wilkinson
We remember Rennie Wilkinson
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1897
sibling
Fred Wilkinson
Source:9575639
1897
1900
sibling
Doris May Wilkinson
Source:9575639
1900
1901
dates
Age 9
Source:9575639
31st March 1901
1901
location
51 Albion Street, Nelson, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9575639
31st March 1901
1903
sibling
Amy Wilkinson
Source:9575662
1903
1911
dates
Age 19
Source:9575924
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Cotton Chain Beamer
Nelson, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9575924
2nd April 1911
1911
location
26 Maurice Street, Nelson, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9575924
2nd April 1911
1916
enlistment
Nelson, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9575870
2nd February 1916
1916
dates
Age 23
Source:9575870
20th October 1916
1916
employment
Warp Dress and Cotton Beamer
Nelson, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9575870
20th October 1916
1916
location
139 Pine Street, Nelson, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9575870
20th October 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
34457
East Lancashire Regiment
Source:9575870
22nd October 1916 - 12th December 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
82467
Machine Gun Corps (Infantry)
Source:9575662
12th December 1916 - 12th May 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9575662
22nd March 1917 - 12th May 1917
service
British Army
Private
82467
Machine Gun Corps
Source:4757799
1917
death
Died of wounds
Source:7105002
Source:9575614
12th May 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
B. 11.
Source:9575614
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Rennie |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Wilkinson |
| Source | 4757799 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 139 Pine Street, Nelson, Lancashire | United Kingdom | known 20th October 1916 | ||
| 26 Maurice Street, Nelson, Lancashire | United Kingdom | known 2nd April 1911 | ||
| 51 Albion Street, Nelson, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 82467 | Machine Gun Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 34457 | East Lancashire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 82467 | Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marmaduke Wilkinson | father | ||
| Hannah Wilkinson nee Davis | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Wilkinson | brother | 1897 | |
| Doris May Wilkinson | sister | 1900 | |
| Amy Wilkinson | sister | 1903 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-08-10 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-12-11 | Other Non-conformist |
Media
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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 | Ann144206 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ann144206 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann144206 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Ann144206 | |
| Burnley News 06 June 1917 | Ann144206 | |
| British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 | Ann144206 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rennie Wilkinson | Ann144206 |
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