Private Edward Wilkin
17 Oct 1903 - 18 Nov 1975
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Biography
He did not speak about his role and it was only discovered after his death. He is buried at Welwick Churchyard.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skeffling Patrol | Patrol member | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
JCHT 30/1
Occupation
Farmer
Address
Winsett's Farm, Skeffling, Hull, East Riding, Yorkshire
Other information
His grandson said, “He used some explosive to clear ice off a water trough for the cattle, the trough was never seen again, presumably still orbiting earth !”
References
The National Archives in Kew ref WO199/3389
1939 Register
Mike Welton
Hull Daily Mail 19 Nov 1975