Other Information:Wilfred entered the war in Egypt with the 1/1st East Lancashire Field Ambulance and served with them throughout the war. He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal " For gallantry and devotion to duty during the period 17th September to 31st December, 1918. Especially on the night of 6th/7th November, when he led a party of stretcher bearers to the line east of Mormal Forest and evacuated large numbers of wounded". He was mentioned in a dispatch from 'Douglas Haig' - 7th November 1917. Wilfred disembodied on 26th March 1919 but appears to have re-enlisted with the regular R.A.M.C. - service number 7335004. He lived at 17 Hardman Street, the Moss side of Manchester. [Information sources: MIC, and Alan Thomas of Medals of England and by Bernard from the Manchester Regiment Forum]
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