| Regimental number | 3229 |
| Place of birth | Parramatta New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Jeweller |
| Address | 21 Northwood Street, West Leederville, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, Alfred Wilkes, 21 Northwood Street, West Leederville, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | 86th Infantry |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 51st Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/68/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Infantry Brigade Headquarters |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 23 |
| Place of burial | Heath Cemetery (Plot X, Row C, Grave No. 9), Harbonnieres, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 154 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Alfred and Elizabeth WILKES |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'In operations near BROODSEINDE on 11th October, 1917, this man, a Company Scout, did splendid work carrying important messages and guiding various parties to the various posts under heavy shell fire, and on the night of 12th October, 1917, he succeeded in capturing a German and disarming him took him to Battalion Headquarters. His cheerful manner and gallant conduct set a splendid example to his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
