J. Wilkinson 1942

Every Name a Story

J. Wilkinson 1942

Rank : Stoker First Class

John Wilkinson

Every Name a Story

In Belfast City Cemetery is the Commonwealth War Grave of P/K 66349 Stoker 1st Class John Wilkinson, serving on H.M.S. Egret with the Royal Navy who died 03/06/1942.

The son of John and Annie Wilkinson, of Felling, Co. Durham.

Heslop’s Local Advertiser 15/06/1946 and 12/06/1948 both carry a notice which reads:
Wilkinson- Heworth Lane, John, first class stoker, R.N. died in Ireland, June 3, 1942.

John Wilkinson is remembered in our List of Ships’ Crews.

First Name: John

Last Name: Wilkinson

Service Number: P/K 66349

Which War: Second World War 1939-45

Died: 03/06/1942

Age: 37

Rank: Stoker First Class

Regiment: Royal Navy

Unit/Ship: H.M.S. Egret