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Title: Sgt John Wilkinson
Post by: fhaccord on Saturday 04 June 16 22:17 BST (UK)
Hi
I wonder if anyone can add a bit of colour to the attached photo.
He was killed on the 1st day of the Somme battle and his grand daughter would love to take a copy to the church service on 30/6 for the brave local men who died on that day.
Many thanks
Frank
Title: Re: Sgt John Wilkinson
Post by: MartynS on Saturday 04 June 16 23:19 BST (UK)
A quick colour from me before bedtime. Two background changes.


Thanks
Martyn
Title: Re: Sgt John Wilkinson
Post by: Handypandy on Saturday 04 June 16 23:20 BST (UK)
An attempt from me...
Title: Re: Sgt John Wilkinson
Post by: fhaccord on Saturday 04 June 16 23:28 BST (UK)
Excellent work - thanks very much....
Frank
Title: Re: Sgt John Wilkinson
Post by: MartynS on Saturday 04 June 16 23:40 BST (UK)
Last one - more colour in backdrop.


Thanks
Martyn
Title: Re: Sgt John Wilkinson
Post by: stevew101 on Sunday 05 June 16 09:14 BST (UK)
Another Couple for you

Steve
Title: Re: Sgt John Wilkinson
Post by: stevew101 on Sunday 05 June 16 09:20 BST (UK)
One More

Steve
Title: Re: Sgt John Wilkinson
Post by: mozza29 on Sunday 05 June 16 09:56 BST (UK)
A late one for the collection.
Regards,

Morrie
Title: Re: Sgt John Wilkinson
Post by: cazza59 on Sunday 05 June 16 10:15 BST (UK)
And one from me.  I got really excited when I saw the name as that was my Great Grandfather's name, but alas no relation!

Caz
Title: Re: Sgt John Wilkinson
Post by: Treetotal on Sunday 05 June 16 10:23 BST (UK)
Aw...that's superb Caz...nice one  8)
Carol
Title: Re: Sgt John Wilkinson
Post by: cazza59 on Sunday 05 June 16 10:26 BST (UK)
Aw ta!   :-* :-*

Caz
Title: Re: Sgt John Wilkinson
Post by: Alreetkidda on Sunday 05 June 16 20:06 BST (UK)
I assume that the promotion to sergeant came after the photograph?
Title: Re: Sgt John Wilkinson
Post by: fhaccord on Sunday 05 June 16 22:01 BST (UK)
Hi
I am truly humbled by the work that has been done on the photo, many many thanks to everyone.
I will ensure that they are on display when Sgt Wilkinson ( I think he was promoted just prior to the Somme battle) is represented at the service at Blyth Battery on 30/6 by his surviving Grand daughter.
We have had his details added to the computer records at Thiepval Memorial and will ask them if they want to replace his picture with a colour copy.
Frank
Title: Re: Sgt John Wilkinson
Post by: Alreetkidda on Monday 06 June 16 11:41 BST (UK)
I lived not far from Blyth until recently. I have updated the photo with the new information - I hope it is correct.

Allen.
Title: Re: Sgt John Wilkinson
Post by: neilston war memorial on Tuesday 04 October 16 11:38 BST (UK)
 :o Magic work here !! Well done
Title: Re: Sgt John Wilkinson
Post by: tommyfromri on Wednesday 05 October 16 17:40 BST (UK)
one more late one from me.  ,Tommy
Title: Re: Sgt John Wilkinson
Post by: pablo59 on Thursday 06 October 16 01:44 BST (UK)
John
Title: Re: Sgt John Wilkinson
Post by: eglejok on Tuesday 01 November 16 17:02 GMT (UK)
Sgt John Wilkinson