Wilkinson, Herbert Charles
photo from Mark Powell, his great nephew
Born 23rd March 1897 in Scotter
Son of John (a farm labourer) and Emma Jane (nee Fountain of Spalding)
Family lived at The Green
Enlisted at Lincoln on 10th April 1916
Described as a horseman; 5 feet 10 1/4 inches tall; Church of England
Poisoned in an enemy mustard gas attack on his trench
Died from the effects of this aged just 25
Buried in Scotter churchyard on 2nd January 1923
Parents also buried in the churchyard
Brother of John William