Wilfred Brierley

Private. 202632. 1/4th Battalion. Kings Own Yorkshire Light infantry.

Born: 1884 in Golcar.

Son of Dyson and Ellen Brierley of 60 Glen Wood, Wellhouse, Golcar.

Brother of Joe, Emily, Fanny, Joseph, Frank and Harry.

Husband of Edith nee Ashton.

Married: 1911 (June ¼ )

Address: 28, Crossley Place, Linthwaite.

Occupation: Worsted Weaver.

Killed in action: 13th April 1918. Aged 34.

Commemorated on the Tyne Cot memorial. Panel 108-111.

Wilfred's name appears on the Linthwaite War Memorial and St' John's Church Golcar, Roll of Honour.