Every Name a Story

T. Wilkinson 1918
Rank : Fireman

South Shields

Thomas  Wilkinson

Every Name a Story

On the Tower Hill Memorial is the name of Fireman Thomas Wilkinson, serving on S.S. War Swallow (London) with the Mercantile Marine who died 16/07/1918.

The son of John and Phoebe Elizabeth Wilkinson and the husband of Ann Wilkinson (nee Meakin), of 21, Weddle Terrace, Green Lane, Tyne Dock, Co. Durham. He was born at West Pelton, Co. Durham.

Thomas and Ann’s marriage was registered in Chester le Street during the September quarter of 1905. They had a son Robert Wilkinson who was born during the March Quarter of 1918.

Thomas was a Fireman aboard the SS War Swallow which was torpedoed by UB-50 on the 16th July, 1918. There were 7 lives lost.

The ship was built by J. Readheads and Sons Ltd at South Shields.

Acknowledgements: James Hoy Archive

Thomas Wilkinson is remembered at South Shields on S86.025 and S86.044 and in our List of Ships’ Crews.

First Name: Thomas

Last Name: Wilkinson

Which War: First World War 1914-18

Died: 16/07/1918

Age: 38

Rank: Fireman

Regiment: Mercantile Marine

Unit/Ship: S.S. War Swallow (London)

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