James Maurice WILKINSON

02 November 1917

WILKINSON – October 29th, at Rugeley Camp, Staffs., Private James Maurice Wilkinson, eldest son of Mrs. Frederick Wilkinson, 31, Wellhouse Road, Barnoldswick, aged 18 years.

02 November 1917

BARNOLDSWICK SOLDIER’S DEATH IN TRAINING

The death occurred on Monday evening at Rugeley Camp, Staffs., of Private James Maurice Wilkinson, eldest son of Mrs. Frederick Wilkinson, a widow residing at 31, Wellhouse Road, Barnoldswick.

Deceased, who had been a member of the Barnoldswick Cadet Corps for four years, joined up in April last on attaining the age of 18. He was home on leave five weeks since, and shortly after returning to camp was attacked by blood poisoning. His mother visited him in the hospital a fortnight ago, and found him in a weak condition, though not apprehending a fatal result to his illness. Since then pneumonia set in to an acute attack, of which he succumbed. The body is being conveyed to Barnoldswick for interment at Gill Cemetery.

16 November 1917

BARNOLDSWICK – THE LATE PRIVATE WILKINSON

As the result of a benefit performance by Mr. Jack Williams’ talented company at the Palace Theatre on Friday evening last, the sum of £16 1s. 3d. has been handed over to Mrs. Wilkinson, 31, Wellhouse Road, the widowed mother of Private Maurice Wilkinson, whose death from pneumonia (following septic poisoning) took place recently at Rugeley Camp, Staffordshire. Mr. Williams’ kindness and generosity in a deserving cause was suitably acknowledged by Mr. John Heald during the interval.

01 November 1918

WILKINSON – In ever loving memory of my dear son, Private James Maurice Wilkinson, who died October 29th, 1917, at Cannock Chase Hospital, Rugeley, Staffs., aged 18 years.

Days of sadness still come o’er us,
Hidden tears oft-times flow;
But memory keeps our loved one near us,
Although he died a year ago.

From his loving Mother, Brothers and Sisters, 3 Rook Street, Barnoldswick; also Grandmother and Grandfather.

29 October 1920

WILKINSON – In ever loving memory of our dear son and brother, Private James Maurice Wilkinson, who died October 29th, 1917, at Cannock Chase Hospital, Rugeley Camp, Staffordshire, aged 18 years.

Sweet memories of the past,
Links of a broken chain,
Thoughts that take us back to times
We shall never see again.

From his loving Mother, Sisters and Brothers; also Grandmother and Grandfather, No 3 Rook Street, Barnoldswick.

28 October 1921

WILKINSON – In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Private James Maurice Wilkinson, who passed away October 29th, 1917, at Cannock Hospital, Rugeley Camp, Staffs., aged 18 years.

Though parted in life we shall never forget him,
For God was his guide and shield through the gloom;
He gave him, He took him, He will redeem him,
Safe in His care till we meet him above.

From mother, sisters, brothers, and grandparents, 3 Rook Street, Barnoldswick.