WILFRED JAMES BRINKWORTH
Wilfred James Brinkworth was born 22 April 1894 in Woodchester the son of Henry William Brinkworth, a foreman over timber sawyers and his wife Emma nee Bradfield. He was baptised in St Mary's Church, Woodchester on 5 April 1896 at the same time as his sister, Kate.
By 1901, the family were living at Plough Cottage near Little Britain. They were still there in 1911 and Wilfred was a fitter at an Iron Foundry.
Wilfred enlisted in the 8th Battalion Gloucestershire Regiment and was sent to France and Flanders. At the time of his death he was a Lance Corporal.
He was killed in action at La Boiselle, Somme on 3 July 1916, aged 22. He has no known grave and is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial.
Medals 1914-15 Star, Victory and British War
His brother William Arthur is also known to have served.
Background
On 1 July 1916, the 8th Bn moved forward to the Tara Usna line, remaining in the trenches all of the following day. In the early hours of 3 July, they attacked La Boiselle via St Andrew's trench and consolidated their position. On 4 July, they moved into La Boiselle before continuing to Albert. Their losses during the advance amounted to 6 Officers killed (all on 3 July), 14 wounded and 282 Other Ranks killed, missing or wounded.
Frederick Percy Click of the 8th Bn died the same day, presumably in the same battle.
A memorial service was held for both soldiers on Sunday 30 July at Woodchester Baptist Church.
By 1901, the family were living at Plough Cottage near Little Britain. They were still there in 1911 and Wilfred was a fitter at an Iron Foundry.
Wilfred enlisted in the 8th Battalion Gloucestershire Regiment and was sent to France and Flanders. At the time of his death he was a Lance Corporal.
He was killed in action at La Boiselle, Somme on 3 July 1916, aged 22. He has no known grave and is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial.
Medals 1914-15 Star, Victory and British War
His brother William Arthur is also known to have served.
Background
On 1 July 1916, the 8th Bn moved forward to the Tara Usna line, remaining in the trenches all of the following day. In the early hours of 3 July, they attacked La Boiselle via St Andrew's trench and consolidated their position. On 4 July, they moved into La Boiselle before continuing to Albert. Their losses during the advance amounted to 6 Officers killed (all on 3 July), 14 wounded and 282 Other Ranks killed, missing or wounded.
Frederick Percy Click of the 8th Bn died the same day, presumably in the same battle.
A memorial service was held for both soldiers on Sunday 30 July at Woodchester Baptist Church.