1897 Jan 18. Born Hightown, Manchester
1911 census at Barnes Home Industrial School, Didsbury Rd, Stockport, Cheshire
1915 Dec 11. Enlisted London into Essex Regiment. A baker by trade. Son of Mrs R Wilkins, 2 Hilton St, Harporley, Manchester. Original service no 11107.
1921 Mar 19. died in Crossbarry Ambush .
Buried in Salford Weaste Cemetery C of E Common grave