Personal data
| Name | Wilkinson |
|---|---|
| Initials | T.O.L. |
| Christian name | Thomas Orde Lawder |
| Date and place of birth | Lodge Farm, Dudmaston Estate, nr Bridgnorth; 29.06.1894 |
| Profession | Surveyor |
| Family | Son of Charles Orde Wilkinson and Edith Wilkinson, of Ardanoir, Foynes, Co. Limerick. |
Extra information
- Information
- Educated at Parkside School, Cobham, Surrey, and Wellington College, Berkshire
- Information 2
- Emigrated to Vancouver, British Columbia Canada before World War 1
Military data
| Rank | Lt. |
|---|---|
| Regiment / Unit | 7 The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment (previously 16 Canadian Scottish) |
| Date of death | |
| Age | 22 |
| Cemetery / Memorial | Thiepval Memorial, Pier and Face 11 A. |
Other information
- Information
- V.C. - presented to his father by King George V at Buckingham Palace on 26.11.1916
- Information 2
- 'The Good Hope Lamp' - Capetown Central Branch. Endowed on 19.09.1928. First lit on 27.04.1929 at The Great Hall of Church House, Westminster, by H.R.H. the Prince of Wales. "In memory of T.O.L. Wilkinson, V.C., Loyal North Lancs. 5.7.1916; and of Eric Hitchcock, 3rd South African Infantry, 11.6.1918 (sic)" (Donated by Mr and Mrs Wilkinson)
Media
Sources
- Source
- Roll of the Lamps of Maintenance of Toc H, 1922-1936