6003 PTE H.WILSON L.N.LAN.R.
Henry Wilson
Born Preston 1880
Attested in the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Served in the Boer War, attached to the Mounted Infantry & was awarded QSA with 4 clasps (CC, OFS, SA01, SA02)
To France 27/8/14 with 1st Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
KIA F&F 31/10/14 during the First Battle of Ypres
Note: The 1st L.N.Lancs first withdrew to Hooge on 31/10/14 but then advanced again at 9.00am, taking part in a successful bayonet charge on German positions around Gheluvelt & inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy. However, this attack cost the 1st Battalion dear, with approximately 8 officer & 400 other rank casualties
Commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Belgium
With copy of his Medal Index Card, SDGW & CWGC details plus a 60 page Digital File of his Service Papers
Condition: GVF
