Soldier – Wheeliker, William Henry – Killed in Action

July 1918

Mexborough and Swinton Times July 20, 1918

Private William Henry Wheeliker
Canadian Forces

Private Wheeliker, third son of Mr Arthur Wheeliker, 40 Braithwell St, Denaby Main, has been killed in action in France.

He leaves a widow and four children. He was one of four soldier brothers.

Richard Wheeliker (K.O.Y.L.I.) was killed in October 1915.

James Wheeliker (Royal Engineers) was wounded some time ago; and second Lieutenant George Wheeliker, M.M.(York and Lancaster) has lost his right arm and is now in hospital, having an artificial limb fitted.

From C.W.G.C.:

Private
WHEELIKER, W H
Service Number 67150
Died 05/06/1918
Age 39
25th Bn.
Canadian Infantry

DONCASTER, COUNTY BOROUGH