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George Arthur WILSON

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Surname: WILSON

Forename(s): George Arthur

Place of Birth: Skipton, Yorkshire

Service No: 103483

Rank: Sapper

Regiment / Corps / Service: Royal Engineers

Battalion / Unit: 64th Field Coy

Division: 9th (Scottish) Division

Age: 34

Date of Death: 1916-07-19

Awards: ---

CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: I. C. 49.

CWGC Cemetery: LA NEUVILLE BRITISH CEMETERY, CORBIE

CWGC Memorial: ---

Non-CWGC Burial: ---

Local War Memorial: SKIPTON, YORKSHIRE

Additional Information:

George Arthur Wilson was the son of Isaac and Mary Ann Wilson, née Emmott and brother of Private Wilfred Wilson (268491) (q.v.). Their father was born at Middleton, Lancashire and mother at Skipton, Yorkshire.

1891 Skipton, Yorkshire Census: 51, Russell Street - George A. Wilson, aged 9 years, born Skipton, son of Isaac and Mary Ann Wilson.

1901 Skipton, Yorkshire Census: 4, Duckett Street - George A. Wilson, aged 20 years, born Skipton, son of Isaac and Mary Ann Wilson.

George was married to Florence Midgley in 1906.

1911 Earby, Yorkshire Census: 8, Lynden Terrace - George Arthur Wilson, aged 29 years, born Skipton, Yorkshire, husband of Florence Wilson.

British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Spr George A Wilson, 103483, R.E. Theatre of War first served in: (1) France. Date of entry therein: 30.10.15. D. of W. 19.7.16.

British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Spr George A Wilson, 103483, Royal Engineers.

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Entry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record:

WILSON, Sapper G.A., Field Co., R.E., son of Mrs. Wilson, 4, Duckett Street, Skipton, died of wounds, France, July 19, 1916.

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Sapper George Arthur WILSON

Sapper George Arthur WILSON

Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Royal Engineers

Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Royal Engineers

Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 9th (Scottish) Division

Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 9th (Scottish) Division

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Surname: WILSON

Forename(s): George Arthur

Born: Skipton, Yorks

Residence: Nelson, Lancs

Enlisted: Manchester

Number: 103483

Rank: Spr

Regiment: Corps of Royal Engineers

Battalion:

Decorations:

Died Date: 19/07/16

Died How: Died of wounds

Theatre of War: France & Flanders

Notes: (64th Field Coy., R.E.)

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Surname: WILSON

Forename(s): G A

Country of Service: United Kingdom

Service Number: 103483

Rank: Sapper

Regiment: Royal Engineers

Unit: 64th Field Coy.

Age: 34

Awards:

Died Date: 19/07/1916

Additional Information: Husband of Mrs. Wilson, of 26, Thomas St., Nelson, Lancs.

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28 July 1916

WILSON – July 19th, died in hospital of wounds received in action in France, Sapper G.A. Wilson, of the 64th Field Company Royal Engineers, son of Mrs. Wilson, 4, Duckett Street, Skipton, aged 35 years.

28 July 1916

SKIPTON'S ROLL OF HONOUR – SAPPER G. A. WILSON

Sapper G.A. Wilson, of the 64th Field Company Royal Engineers, is another Skipton soldier who has paid the supreme sacrifice. He was the son of Mrs. Wilson of 4, Duckett Street, Skipton, and his wife resides at 26, Thomas Street, Nelson. He was 35 years old, and enlisted in June last year, and had been in France about nine months. A mason, he learnt his trade with the late Mr. James Horner, builder, of Skipton, and had worked in various parts before settling down in Nelson. He was wounded last January and had to go into hospital.

In a letter to deceased’s widow, the Rev. R. F. Wearmouth, chaplain says:– “I regret to inform you that your husband, Sapper G. A. Wilson, of the 64th Field Company Royal Engineers, died of wounds on the 19th inst., and was buried in the little cemetery nearby. A cross bearing his name, regiment and date of death will be erected and a record kept. Your husband died for his country and that sacrifice will not be in vain. It must one day produce the fruits of liberty and righteousness. I hope that God will be near you and give you grace to carry your cross. Your cross is indeed heavy, but His grace is sufficient. Please accept my deepest sympathy.”

Two other sons of Mrs. Wilson are serving in the Army – Rifleman Wilfred Wilson, who is in the 3/8th West Yorkshire Regiment; and Bandsman Ernest Wilson, who is with the 2/6th Duke of Wellington’s West Riding Regiment.

11 August 1916

SKIPTON – Memorial Service

A special service was held at the Skipton Baptist Church on Sunday, in memory of the late Sapper G.A. Wilson, and Private H. Greenwood, two Skipton soldiers who were killed in the opening days of the ‘great push.’ The service, which was attended by a large and sympathetic congregation, was conducted by the Rev. J. Greenwood, the minister.

11 May 1917

SKIPTON SOLDIERS WOUNDED

Private Ernest Wilson, Machine Gun Section Duke of Wellington’s West Riding Regiment, has written a field postcard to his wife, who lives at 61, Brougham Street, Skipton, to the effect that he has been wounded and admitted to hospital. He is 24 years of age and before joining up two years ago was a loomer and twister for Mr. W.R. G. Farey. He has been in France since February last. He was a member of the Skipton Liberal Club and of the Baptist Church choir. His brother, sapper George Arthur Wilson, R.E., was killed last July, whilst two other brothers are also serving–Pte. Wilfred Wilson, who is in France with the Leeds Rifles, and Pte. Herbert Wilson, Duke of Wellington’s West Riding Regiment, who leaves for France this week.

20 July 1917

WILSON – In loving memory of my dear husband, Sapper G. A. Wilson, R.E., who died of wounds in France, July 19th 1916.

Only those who have lost can tell
The anguish of not saying farewell.

From his loving wife, 26, Thomas Street, Nelson.

30 November 1917

SKIPTON BAPTISTS’ MEMORIAL TO SOLDIERS

On Tuesday afternoon a three days’ sale of work was commenced in the Baptist School, Otley Street, Skipton, in aid of the Soldiers’ Memorial Extension Fund, by means of which it is intended to extend the premises in memory of the young men associated with the place who have paid the supreme sacrifice in the war. Seventy young men belonging to the church and school are at present serving with the Colours, of whom two, H. Maudsley (deacon and Sunday School superintendent) and H. Birch have been missing since May 3rd and August 17th respectively, while the following have given their lives in the great cause:– S. Bishop, J. McIntyre, J. Duckworth, G.A. Wilson, H. Greenwood, D. Collins, B. Peel (Sunday School secretary), H. Scott, A. Bruce, J. Metcalfe, A. Gill, W. Barraclough, E. Platt and W. Ireland…

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28 July 1916

ANOTHER SKIPTON MAN KILLED

Sapper G.A. Wilson, of the 64th Field Company, Royal Engineers, and son of Mrs. Wilson of 4, Duckett Street, Skipton, has died of wounds. Rev. R. F. Wearmouth, Chaplain of the Forces, in a letter to Sapper Wilson’s wife, who resides at 24 Thomas Street, Nelson, states:– “I regret to inform you that your husband, Sapper G. A. Wilson, Royal Engineers, died of wounds on July 19th, and was buried in the little cemetery nearby. A cross bearing his name, regiment and date of death will be erected and a record kept. Your husband died for his country and that great sacrifice will not be in vain. It must one day produce the fruits of liberty and righteousness. I hope that God will be near you and give you grace to carry your cross. Your cross is indeed heavy, but His grace is sufficient. Please accept my deepest sympathy.”

Sapper Wilson was 35 years of age. He enlisted in June of last year, and had been in France about nine months. He was a mason by trade, and served his apprenticeship with the late Mr. James Horner, builder, of Skipton. In January last he was wounded in the left temple, and after treatment in hospital in France he recovered and returned to the firing line. Mrs. Wilson has two other sons serving in the Army – Rifleman Wilfred Wilson, who is attached to the 3rd 8th West Yorkshire Regiment, and Bandsman Ernest Wilson, of the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington’s West Riding Regiment.

11 May 1917

SKIPTON SOLDIERS WOUNDED

Mrs. Wilson, of 61, Brougham Street, Skipton, has received a field card stating that her husband, Pte. Ernest Wilson, of the Machine Gun Section of the Duke of Wellington’s West Riding Regiment, has been wounded and admitted to hospital at the base. Pte. Wilson, who is 24 years of age, enlisted about two years ago, and had been in France since February last. He was formerly employed as a loomer and twister by Mr. W. R. G. Farey, manufacturer, Skipton. He was a member of the Skipton Liberal Club, and attended the Otley Street Baptist Church, being a member of the choir. His brother, Sapper George Arthur Wilson, who was attached to the Royal Engineers, was killed in the big push in July last. He has also two other brothers serving, Pte. Wilfred Wilson, who is attached to the Leeds Rifles, and is at present in France, while Pte. Herbert Wilson, of the Duke of Wellington’s Regiment, goes out to France this week.

20 July 1917

WIISON – In loving memory of my dear husband, Sapper G. A. Wilson, R.E., who died of wounds in France, July 19th, 1916.

“Only those who hove lost can tell
The anguish of not saying farewell.”

– From his loving Wife. 26, Thomas Street, Nelson.

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