Correctly named 106254 Pte E Wilkes Notts & Derby
Edward was born in 1889 and an early address found for him is 30 Lower Trinity Street in West Bromwich.
He enlisted in September 1916.
He held the service number 686268 with the 1/22nd (County of London) Battalion (The Queen’s), as well as 238411 for the Middlesex Depot.
He was awarded a Silver War Badge (not present) numbered B316546.
Badge awarded for a gunshot wounding to his left hand.
He was discharged 26/9/1919 with the address 32 Swan Village, West Bromwich.
The medals both retain their original silk ribbons.









