Wanklin Serjeant 240026
Info
| Surname | Wanklin |
|---|---|
| Forename | Albert |
| Rank | Serjeant |
| Army No | 240026 |
| Battalion | 1/7th & 1/8th |
| Commissioned | Not set |
| Date Of Wounds | Not set |
| Wounds | Gassed in 1916. |
| Died Killed | 1918-10-05 |
| Death Details | Killed in action, France. |
| Enlisted Date | Not set |
| Enlisted Location | Bromsgrove. |
| Date Of Birth | Not set |
| Birth Place | Bromsgrove. |
| Residence | 33 Melbourne Road, Bromsgrove. |
| Discharged | Not set |
| Theatre Of War | France |
| Date Of Entry | 1915-04-01 |
| Z Class | |
| Surname Spellings | |
| Other Info | He was killed when leading his platoon in an attack. He is buried at BEAUREVOIR BRITISH CEMETERY, Aisne, France - grave ref: C. 33. He is the son of John (a nailmaker) and Mary Wanklin (nee Dipple), and husband of Nellie Clara Wanklin (nee Laugher) - they had 1 child. He had previously been gassed while serving in France in 1916. Before the war he was employed as a railway wagon repairer at Bromsgrove Carriage and Wagon Work. |
Assignments
| 1/7th Worcestershire Regiment 545 Lance Serjeant |
| 1/7th Worcestershire Regiment 240026 Serjeant |
| 1/8th Worcestershire Regiment 240026 Serjeant |
Service Awards
| The British War Medal |
| The 1914-1915 Star |
| The Allied Victory Medal |
Gallantry Awards & Honors
| Medal | Rank | Battalion | Engagement | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Conduct Medal | Sergt. | 1/7th | Somnie 1916 (general) | 1918-06-03 |
Foreign Decorations & Awards
| Medal | Rank | Battalion | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| No results found. | |||
Royal Flying Corps
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