Sapper 7482 John George Wilson
Regiment/Unit: Royal Engineers - West Lancs Div.
Theatre of War: Home
Date Entered Therein: 13/08/1914
Age at death: 22
Date of death: 14th of March 1915
Born: St Helens, Lancs
Resided: St Helens, Lancs
Burial / Memorial: Eccleston Christchurch - O. E. 170.
Family details:
Son of Maggie Wilson, of 38, Birchley St., St. Helens. Father Robert is legatee.
Census details:
1901 - 8 years old John G is living at 84 Morley Street, St Helens with parents Robert (45), Maggie (43) and four siblings: Adam (20), David (14), Robert (10), Marion (5). Boarder John Smith (28) and visitor Sally Rafferty (1) are also staying at the address. 1911 - 18 years old 'Farm Servant' John G is living at 67 Brynn Street, St Helens with parents Robert (54), Margaret (53) and four siblings: David (22), Bessie (26), Robert (20), Marion (15) Also at the address are adopted daughter Gertrude (Sally?) Rafferty (11) and boarder Albert Brough (24).
Notes:
Died in Victoria Hospital, Blackpool.
Died in Victoria Hospital, Blackpool.
[pic]imgs/WW1_misc/Wilson_JG_RE.jpg[/pic][caption]The St Helens Reporter - Courtesy Ste M[/caption]
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[caption]The headstone of Sapper John Wilson at Eccleston Christchuch Churchyard
(Photo courtesy of Jeff Keenan)[/caption]
