Jump to content
Free downloads from TNA ×
The Great War (1914-1918) Forum

Remembered Today:

17762 Pte.Francis Wilson


Old Chap

Recommended Posts

Does anyone have any information on, 17762 Pte.Francis Wilson, who was killed in action with the 19th Pals at Guillemont.

Cheers,

Bill

Link to comment
Share on other sites

From SDGW:

17762 Pte. Francis Wilson

19th Bn. Kings (Liverpool Regt)

Born, Resided, and Enlisted at Liverpool

Killed in action F & F, 30 July 1916

From CWGC:

Name: WILSON, FRANCIS

Initials: F

Nationality: United Kingdom

Rank: Private

Regiment: The King's (Liverpool Regiment)

Unit Text: 19th Bn.

Date of Death: 30/07/1916

Service No: 17762

Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead

Grave/Memorial Reference: Pier and Face 1 D 8 B and 8 C

Cemetery: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Bill,

If you haven't already seen/read it, I would advise obtaining a copy of the late Graham Maddox's 'Liverpool Pals', which is an excellent book.

You could also contact the King's Museum at the Museum of Liverpool Life who hold some information that might be of value to you.

Ken

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Bill.

This is the extract from the Regimental History covering the 19th Bn on July 30th...

Dave

(1)

post-1-1074818621.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

...(2)...

post-1-1074818691.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

...and a (section of) map, showing the movements of the 19th Bn (3rd City of Liverpool) on 30th July...

post-1-1074818887.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...