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LONGBENTON

Wilkinson, G., Rfmn., 1945

Photo: James Pasby

In Longbenton (Benton) Cemetery is the Commonwealth War Grave of:

6911902 Rifleman
G. Wilkinson
The Rifle Brigade
24th May 1945 Age 34

He fulfilled his duty
He answered the call
For those he left behind
He gave his all

He was a P.O.W. for five years and died at Shotley Bridge Hospital.

George Wilkinson is remembered at Longbenton in L25.10


The CWGC entry for Rifleman Wilkinson

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