Basic Details Surname Wilkinson Forenames James Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra detail. Living in Oldham but a former resident of Sowerby Bridge when the war began. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Wireless Telegraphist Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death September Day of death 18 Manner of death as stated Not stated on this memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action