Alexander Wightman

Rank:PrivateNumber:201441
Ship/Rgn/Sqn No:04th Bn [2]
Name of Rgt or Ship:Prince of Wales's Volunteers (South Lancashire Rgt)
Died:02/10/1918Age:20
How Died:Killed in Action
Country of burial:FranceGrave Photo:Yes
Cemetery or Memorial:Anneux British Cemetery
Town Memorial:Sale
Extra Information:
Born during the March quarter 1898 in the Salford R.D. - ref: 8d/3, the
third son of William & Mary Ann Wightman.

1901 Census - No Trace.

Attended St. Matthew's School, Stretford.

1911 Census - 69 Egerton Street, Sale.   Son - aged: 13 - Scholar - born:
Weaste, Salford.    Head of household - William Wightman - Married - aged:
62 - occ: Electrical Cabinet Maker - born: Kirkudbright, Scotland.  Also -
Mary Ann Wightman - Wife - aged:40 - born: Millers Lane, Manchester.   Plus
4 siblings and 1 boarder.

Employed as a Turner at Westinghouse Ltd.

Aged 17 years he enlisted in February 1915 and was drafted to the front in
February 1917.

Wounded twice - the last time on the 1st September 1918.

He was reporting back to his battalion after being discharged from hospital
when he was hit by a shell and killed instantly.

Death reported in the 01/11/1918 edition of the Altrincham Guardian.
Memorials found on:
St. Paul's (Sale)
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