Soldier – Wainwright, Gilbert – Killed in Action

October 1918

Mexborough and Swinton Times October 26, 1918

Bombardier Gilbert Wainwright
Royal Field Artillery

Bombardier Wainwright, son of Mr and Mrs William Wainwright, 61 Crookhill view, Park Road, Conisbrough, was killed in action in France on October 12 aged 22.

He had been serving since April 1, 1915 and went to France in January 1916.

Before enlistment he was qualified in dentistry, in Bury

From C.W.G.C.:

Bombardier
WAINWRIGHT, GILBERT
Service Number 15947
Died 12/10/1918
Aged 22
“D” Bty. 317th Bde.
Royal Field Artillery
Son of William and Annie Wainwright, of 61, Park Rd., Conisbrough, Rotherham, Yorks.

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