Regimental number | 6829 |
Religion | Congregational |
Occupation | Seaman |
Address | Alfred Street, Ramsgate, Kogarah, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A Wilkinson, Alfred Street, Ramsgate, Kogarah, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 14th Battalion, 22nd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT SS Port Napier on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During the offensive operations near ZONNEBEKE on 26th September, 1917, Private WILKINSON carried messages from the front line to Battalion Headquarters always exposed to enemy sniping and machine gun fire and often having to pass through a heavy barrage, displaying great courage and enabling useful information to be obtained from the front line.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: Bar to Military Medal 'For gallant conduct and devotion to duty near Broodsiende on 22nd October 1917. Private WILKINSON worked continuously for 24 hours rendering first aid and carrying wounded. In addition to his duties as a Stretcher Bearer he rendered valuable assistance in guiding ration parties on his return journeys from Zonnebeke to the Companies in Front Line. His coolness under fire was most inspiring to his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal & Bar, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death |