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Military service
Service number:
77452
Age:
24
Rank:
Private
Force:
Army
Unit/Regiment:
Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment)
Division:
15th Bn.
Birth:
March 11, 1890
Death:
June 3, 1916
Burial/memorial information
Grave reference:
Panel 18 - 24 - 26 - 30
Additional information
Son of the late Henry and Mary Wilkes.
Digital gallery of Private Henry Wilkes
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Badge
Cap Badge 30th Bn (2nd British Columbia). Private Wilkes was originally a member of the 30th Bn before transfer to the 15th Bn as a reinforcement. Submitted by Capt V Goldman, 15th Bn Memorial Project Team. DILEAS GU BRATH -
Badge
Cap Badge 15th Bn (48th Highlanders of Canada). Submitted by Capt V Goldman, 15th Bn Memorial Project Team. DILEAS GU BRATH -
Shoulder patch 15th Bn (48th Highlanders of Canada). Submitted by Capt V Goldman, 15th Bn Memorial Project Team. DILEAS GU BRATH
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Inscription
Menin Gate panel where Private Henry Wilkes is commemorated. Photo by BGen Young (ret) and submitted by Capt (ret) V Goldman of the 15th Bn Memorial Project. DILEAS GU BRATH -
Memorial
The memorial on Observatory Ridge was unveiled and dedicated on 22 October 2011 to commemorate the actions of the 15th Battalion CEF (48th Highlanders of Canada) on 3 June 1916 during the Battle of Mount Sorrel. Photo by BGen (ret) G Young and submitted by Capt (ret) V Goldman of the 15th Bn Memorial Project. -
Memorial Plaque
The memorial on Observatory Ridge was unveiled and dedicated on 22 October 2011 to commemorate the actions of the 15th Battalion CEF (48th Highlanders of Canada) on 3 June 1916 during the Battle of Mount Sorrel. Photo by BGen (ret) G Young and submitted by Capt (ret) V Goldman of the 15th Bn Memorial Project. -
Record of Service
Record of Service Card (front side). Courtesy 48th Highlanders of Canada regimental Museum. Submitted by 15th Bn Memorial Project Team. DILEAS GU BRATH -
Record of Service
Record of Service Card (reverse side). Courtesy 48th Highlanders of Canada regimental Museum. Submitted by 15th Bn Memorial Project Team. DILEAS GU BRATH -
Memorial
Inscription on the Menin Gate … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
Digital gallery of
Private Henry Wilkes
Digital gallery of
Private Henry Wilkes
Digital gallery of
Private Henry Wilkes
Digital gallery of
Private Henry Wilkes
Digital gallery of
Private Henry Wilkes
Digital gallery of
Private Henry Wilkes
Digital gallery of
Private Henry Wilkes
Digital gallery of
Private Henry Wilkes
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 182 of the First World War Book of Remembrance.
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