| Surname: | Wilkinson |
| Initials: | W |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/175 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the 1914 Star, Victory and War Medal. First served abroad (1) France, 21/10/1914 to 9/2/15. Previously served in the Royal Navy No. 216492, 17/12/1903 enlisted for 12 years. 30/9/1914 he enlisted in the MFP age 49.2 years, born Birchall, Lancashire, occupation Miner, address: Wife, 1 Birchall Street, Burnley, 4/6/1915 discharged no longer physically fit, Address: 1 Birchall Street, Burnley, Lancashire, awarded £30 gratuity, disability Debility not as a result of service. Served Home 30/9/1914 to 19/10/1915, BEF 20/10/1914 to 9/2/1915, Home 10/2/1915 to 4/6/1915 to discharge. He was awarded £30 grant, for Debility, not as a result of service. 16/5/1919 Pension Appeal Tribunal disallowed. Info from Pension Index Card:- Wilkinson, William, MFP, No, 175, 30693/D, SFJ6Z. 29/12/1873 he married Mary Hanforth, Spinster at St Andrews, Burnley. William Wilkinson. |
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| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/6 Nov. 11, 1916) |
| Citation: | Badge No. 59085. Enlisted30/9/1914, discharged 4/6/1915, sickness para 392 (xvi) no longer physically fit for war service. Served abroad. |