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We remember Joseph Cyril Wilks
We remember Joseph Cyril Wilks
Timeline
Timeline
1898
1911
location
8 Derwent Place Bedford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9111033
1911
1915
service
British Army
Pioneer
2078
Royal Engineers
2/1st East Anglian Signal Company
Source:9111038
1915
1915
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:5305909
15th October 1915
1918
service
British Army
Corporal
528123
Royal Engineers
54th Divisional Signal Company
Source:9111036
8th July 1918
1963
death
Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9342297
1963
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joseph Cyril |
| Initials | JC |
| Last Name | Wilks |
| Source | 9111033 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Derwent Place Bedford | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2078 | Royal Engineers | 2/1st East Anglian Signal Company | Pioneer | |
| British Army | 528123 | Royal Engineers | 54th Divisional Signal Company | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Media
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Royal Engineers Cap BadgeA cap badge, similar to this, was worn by Cpl J C Wilks.
Contributed by:
Alexander119331
Communities
Communities
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Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.More about Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.
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Bedford Modern School - Eagle Magazine extractsMore about Bedford Modern School - Eagle Magazine extracts
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Alexander119331 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford Modern School Eagle Magazine dated Easter 1963 | Alexander119331 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Engineers Cap Badge | Alexander119331 |
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