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Pte. Frederick John Wiltshire
British Army 9th Battalion Rifle Brigade
from:Claygate Surey
(d.15th Sept 1916)
Rifleman Frederick John Wiltshire, of the 9th Battalion Rifle Brigade, died aged 23 in The Somme, France. Brother of Bessie, son of William and Elizabeth Wiltshire. Recorded on Triepval 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.