| Regimental number | 2000 |
| Place of birth | Wolverhampton England |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Occupation | Poultry farmer |
| Address | Beatrice Street, Prospect, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Emma Mabel Wilkinson, Beatrice Street, Prospect, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 27th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board RMS Morea on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 2000A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At MESSINES from 7th till 12th June 1917. During the above dates he carried out the duty of Regt. stretcher bearer with determination and courage of the highest order. Private WILKINSON assisted in bringing in wounded of his own and other Units from all parts of the battlefield in broad daylight despite the fact that the enemy were sniping at everybody who showed above the parapet. His work throughout shone out as very brilliant devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2492 Pte Reginald Harry WILKINSON, 50th Bn, returned to Australia, 12 May 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
