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Wilks, G.E., Sgt., 1943

Sacriston Cemetery

On Runnymede Memorial is the name of 946471 SergeantGeorge Ernest Wilks serving with the 228 Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve who died 24/12/1943.

Son of Ada R. Wilks, and stepson of Charles Cook, of Sacriston.

In Sacriston Cemetery is a family headstone which reads:-

Treasured Memories of
Elizabeth
Dearly beloved wife of
George Ernest Wilks
who departed this life
4th July 1939 aged 23 years
Also of the above
George Ernest
Sgt. Flight Engineer, R.A.F.
Killed in action 24th Dec. 1943
Aged 28 years

Till we meet again

George Ernest Wilks is not remembered on a local war Memorial.


The CWGC entry for Sergeant Wilks

If you know more about this person, please send the details to janet@newmp.org.uk

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