Basic Details
Surname
Wilkinson
Forenames
A
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
Arthur
Served or died
Died
Service number
38927
Notes
Additional Information:
Memorial Inscription on Family Grave reads:
In loving memory of / Cyril / Accidentally killed at / Wharncliffe Woodmoor Colliery / May 26th 1933 aged 26 years / Also of Arthur / killed in France / Novr 23rd 1917 aged 26 years / The dearly loved sons of / George & Sarah Ann Wilkinson / Rest in peace / Also the above named / Sarah Ann Wilkinson / who died Augt 17th 1934 / aged 59 years / At rest / Also the above named / George Wilkinson / who died Augt 13th 1936.
Arthur is also remembered on the Ardsley, Christ Church, Ardsley United Methodists - WW1 Roll of Honour and the Ardsley, Christ Church, Ardsley United Methodists - WW1 Plaque and the Ardsley, Christ Church, Christ Church Parishioners - WW1 Plaque
He is also commemorated on the Commonwealth War Graves Commission website.
Son of George and Sarah Wilkinson of 18, Coronation Terrace, Ardsley, Barnsley
Primary Service
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Death and Burial details
Country of death
Belgium
Town of death
Ieper
Country of burial
Belgium
Town of burial
Ieper
Cemetery
Spoilbank Cemetery, Ieper
Year of death
1917
Month of death
November
Day of death
28
Age at death
22
Manner of death as stated
Killed in Action (Forces War Records)
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action
Personal Details
Occupation
Not Stated on Memorial