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212748 Rfmn. Frederick John Wiltshire British Army 9th Battalion Rifle Brigade from:Claygate, Surrey (d.15th Sep 1916) Rifleman Frederick John Wiltshire, of the 9th Battalion Rifle Brigade, was killed aged 23 in the Somme, France. He was the brother of Bessie, son of William and Elizabeth Wiltshire. His name is recorded on Thiepval Memorial (Somme) and Claygate War Memorial. Known as Freddie by his family. He was one of many who served and did not come back. His death was never forgotten and his sisters and mother would cry if they ever talked about him. It isn’t clear whether Freddie volunteered or was called up. In January 1916 the first Military Service Act was passed. This Act called for the compulsory enlistment of unmarried men between the ages of 18 and 41. Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**