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World War One / Re: Which regiment did this man belong to?
« on: Wednesday 17 July 13 01:41 BST (UK) »
Hello cousin P - Paula? Phil ? ??
I'm not the expert on the Wilkinson history but have followed recent developments about Robert quite avidly and am thrilled to have found a Belgian cousin.
Your question may be better answered by cousin Peter who has done a wonderful job on the Wilkinson line on Ancestry.com. I do suspect that Fred was also part of the Yorkshire Regiment which during WWI was known as Alexandra, Princess of Wales Own Regiment (the Green Howards post 1920). Robert was a Company Sergeant Major in the 8th Battalion. There is quite a lot of information on the web about the Regiment and its war activity. I would imagine it would be possible to obtain Fred's record through the right channels. Naturally, what fascinates me, is what become of his widow.
Hope that gives you a starting point.
All the best to you and yours ...
Viv
I'm not the expert on the Wilkinson history but have followed recent developments about Robert quite avidly and am thrilled to have found a Belgian cousin.
Your question may be better answered by cousin Peter who has done a wonderful job on the Wilkinson line on Ancestry.com. I do suspect that Fred was also part of the Yorkshire Regiment which during WWI was known as Alexandra, Princess of Wales Own Regiment (the Green Howards post 1920). Robert was a Company Sergeant Major in the 8th Battalion. There is quite a lot of information on the web about the Regiment and its war activity. I would imagine it would be possible to obtain Fred's record through the right channels. Naturally, what fascinates me, is what become of his widow.
Hope that gives you a starting point.
All the best to you and yours ...
Viv