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Alexander Wightman | |||
| Rank: | Private | Number: | 201441 |
| Ship/Rgn/Sqn No: | 04th Bn [2] | ||
| Name of Rgt or Ship: | Prince of Wales's Volunteers (South Lancashire Rgt) | ||
| Died: | 02/10/1918 | Age: | 20 |
| How Died: | Killed in Action | ||
| Country of burial: | France | Grave Photo: | Yes |
| Cemetery or Memorial: | Anneux British Cemetery | ||
| Town Memorial: | Sale | ||
| Extra Information: | |||
Born during the March quarter 1898 in the Salford R.D. - ref: 8d/3, the third son of William & Mary Ann Wightman. 1901 Census - No Trace. Attended St. Matthew's School, Stretford. 1911 Census - 69 Egerton Street, Sale. Son - aged: 13 - Scholar - born: Weaste, Salford. Head of household - William Wightman - Married - aged: 62 - occ: Electrical Cabinet Maker - born: Kirkudbright, Scotland. Also - Mary Ann Wightman - Wife - aged:40 - born: Millers Lane, Manchester. Plus 4 siblings and 1 boarder. Employed as a Turner at Westinghouse Ltd. Aged 17 years he enlisted in February 1915 and was drafted to the front in February 1917. Wounded twice - the last time on the 1st September 1918. He was reporting back to his battalion after being discharged from hospital when he was hit by a shell and killed instantly. Death reported in the 01/11/1918 edition of the Altrincham Guardian. | |||
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